Health Educator Sr.
Title: Health Educator Sr.
State Role Title: Education Support Specialist III
Hiring Range: $49,120 - $53,978
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Cent Shen-August/Staunton
Agency Website: VDH.VIRGINIA.GOV
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Central Shenandoah Health District is currently seeking an enthusiastic Health Educator who is passionate about creating positive health outcomes for members of the Central Shenandoah Community. This individual will work to improve community health outcomes through a education, outreach, and connecting clients to resources. This position must be able to build trusting relationships and community linkages with a variety of services and prepare educational programs for clients across the district. The Health Educator must be an effective liaison with social services, public health, private providers, and must understand how to navigate the healthcare system, understand the social determinants of health, and have demonstrated good communication skills both verbally and in writing. The successful candidate will: train, educate, and provide information to the public and staff on health intervention topics including but not limited to harm reduction strategies. The successful candidate must be experience and comfortable with public speaking and public engagement. This position will allow you to serve the Central Shenandoah area covering the counties of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham, including the cities of Lexington, Buena Vista, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of public health issues; public and private health care practices; program evaluation; planning and policy development; community organizing; survey methods and use of data and health education principles
Skills in program planning; implementations and evaluation; community assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; grant writing; public speaking; group dynamics and consultation with other professionals and the general public
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, problem solve, make appropriate decisions and develop program goals and objectives, evaluate program outcomes, impacts and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively and in writing; utilize excellent interpersonal skills and foster good working relationships with professionals and community groups to achieve desired outcomes
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with information and security policies
Additional Considerations
Experience working in public health, social work, human services or health-related field preferred
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 affiliate; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VHD 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.
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time does of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years).; and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Contact Information
Name: Angie Mueller
Phone: 540-332-7830
Email: angie.mueller@vhd.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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.