Health Educator Senior

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Hampton, VA

6d•$55,000 - $60,948•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts serve residents of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and James City and York Counties. Their priorities include workforce development and training, culture and climate, community engagement and partnerships, and communication and openness. The Health Educator Senior will serve as the Comprehensive Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Hampton District, overseeing the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts’ comprehensive harm reduction program and supervising two Peer Recovery Specialists. The position supports People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) and other vulnerable community members. The role provides or supervises health education services for a segment of a statewide program by planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities. Work includes establishing program goals and objectives, preparing grant applications, delivering educational programs and training, developing and revising educational materials, collecting program data and writing reports, conducting needs assessments, and providing technical assistance to local and community organizations. This is a restricted position funded solely by the OAA-Hampton/Newport News Subaward. Funding availability is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date of January 30, 2032; continued employment depends on continued funding. The position is based at Hampton HQ.

Requirements

Knowledge of public health issues, public and private health care practices, program evaluation, planning and policy development, community organizing, survey methods and data use, and health education principles.
Skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation; community assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; grant writing; public speaking; group dynamics; and consultation with professionals and the general public.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, solve problems, make appropriate decisions, develop program goals and objectives, and evaluate program outcomes, impacts, and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, use excellent interpersonal skills, and foster working relationships with professionals and community groups to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with information and security policies.
Satisfactory results of required background and related checks, including state and federal criminal history, child abuse and neglect registry, HHS OIG exclusion list, employment reference, and E-Verify checks.

Nice To Haves

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential.
Experience working in public health, social work, human services, or a health-related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts’ comprehensive harm reduction program.
Supervise two Peer Recovery Specialists.
Support People Who Use Drugs and other vulnerable community members.
Provide or supervise health education services for a segment of a statewide program.
Plan, implement, and evaluate health education activities.
Establish goals and objectives for assigned programs.
Prepare and submit grant applications.
Deliver educational programs to clients and conduct health education training.
Revise and develop educational materials.
Collect program-specific data and write reports.
Conduct needs assessments.
Provide technical assistance to local and community agencies and organizations regarding program planning.