Job Description

Description

Title: Human Services Program Specialist (Disease Intervention Specialist) State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: $41,000 - $52,500 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: NEW RIVER HQ Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties New River Health District is actively seeking a knowledgeable, patient-centered, and dedicated professional to enhance its communicable disease investigation and treatment efforts across the NRV. This position, under direct supervision of the district health director, is responsible for independently identifying and contacting persons known, suspected of transmitting, or exposed to communicable diseases such as syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, viral hepatitis (VH) and other conditions in a culturally sensitive manner. Routine duties may include: confidentially locating and notifying persons of their positive test results, exposure and health risks; providing client-centered counseling and education; referring at risk persons for testing, clinical evaluation, treatment and other services available both on-site and in the community; collaborating with physicians and health care providers to refer and/or obtain information about patients; and interviewing infected and non- infected patients to identify partners and others (e.g., social contacts) who may be associated with the infection to prevent further transmission and adverse health outcomes. The position also provides coordinated care to to ensure that all partners and social contacts, exposed or at risk, receive adequate clinical management (testing, evaluation, and treatment), counseling and education on strategies for behavior modification to reduce health risks, and facilitate access to other needed services. This position may work outside of business hours in order to reach clients at a time and place that works for them. Performs day-to-day program oversight in a district or as part of a statewide program. Characteristic duties include: conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance, program evaluation, policy development and analysis, and coordination of resources. Monitors grant applications and disbursements to assure sufficient funds are available to support program commitments. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor. Thorough knowledge of program policies, procedures, service delivery methods and clear communication skills are necessary. This is a grant-funded position which is solely funded by the Office of Epidemiology for the duration of the program. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date of December of each year and yearly thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of this grant. Minimum Qualifications • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with information and security policies. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems. Ability to work independently at various hours in a wide variety of settings including clinical and field. Ability to work as part of a team, respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner; interpret and apply policies and procedures; and prepare reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of and/or experience in public health practices, motivational and investigative techniques, disease reporting regulations, surveillance, and quality assurance for communicable diseases. • Effective oral and written communication, organizational, time management analytical, interpersonal, and decision making skills. Additional Considerations • Public health experience and grant writing skills • Experience working in a local health department • Experience working with individuals with communicable disease including providing test results, health education, or related communication Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Contact Information Name: Nicole Altizer Phone: 540-585-3327 Email: nicole.altizer@vdh.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.