Human Services Program Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

2d•$80,000 - $88,989

About The Position

The Human Services Program Coordinator works within the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Disease Prevention, which is responsible for statewide surveillance, prevention, testing, and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. The position oversees the Status Neutral Service Navigation Program and serves as the HIV Prevention Planner, supporting the delivery of high-quality HIV prevention, testing, care, and support services across the agency and through funded providers. The role coordinates and monitors contracts, leads status-neutral team meetings, provides technical assistance and training to funded agencies, and helps ensure services address social determinants of health and link people diagnosed with HIV to care. It co-plans the Virginia Community HIV Planning Group, co-leads integrated HIV prevention and care planning and federal submissions, and serves as a liaison for joint prevention and care initiatives. The position also manages procurement for HIV-related services, including requests for proposals, memoranda of agreement, and sole-source agreements; reviews work plans, budgets, activities, and invoices; conducts program audits; and implements corrective actions when needed. The position is restricted and funded by CDC-RFA-PS-24-0047 for the 2026 period ending May 31, 2029. Funding availability is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter, and continued employment depends on continued funding. The work focuses primarily on long-range issues. Staff operate within broad parameters established by grants and program goals, with supervisory involvement limited to matters affecting other organizational units or programs or that are politically sensitive.

Requirements

Experience in public health practices, including HIV/STI prevention, treatment, and support services.
Experience using epidemiological data to inform program planning.
Experience with state procurement processes and grants and contract management.
Experience in community engagement and/or coalition building.
Experience planning, coordinating, and conducting training.
Strong organization, presentation, networking, and communication skills.
Ability to act independently, manage a multidisciplinary statewide program, develop goals, and evaluate progress.
Experience preparing reports and writing grants.
Experience supervising staff.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in community health assessment and improvement processes.
Ability to meet the frequent travel requirement.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Status Neutral Service Navigation Program and convene and lead its team meetings.
Serve as the HIV Prevention Planner and co-plan the Virginia Community HIV Planning Group.
Co-lead integrated HIV prevention and care planning and federal submissions.
Establish, coordinate, and monitor contracts and ensure contractual obligations, program goals, regulatory requirements, and funding guidelines are met.
Manage procurement processes for HIV-related services, including requests for proposals, memoranda of agreement, and sole-source agreements.
Review provider work plans, budgets, activities, and invoices; monitor performance and manage budgets.
Provide technical assistance and training to funded agencies to support high-quality HIV prevention, testing, care, and support services.
Coordinate resources and establish liaisons to support agency-wide service delivery and joint HIV prevention and care initiatives.
Develop policies and procedures, conduct research, manage grants, and assess the impact of new policies, procedures, and regulations.
Conduct program audits and implement corrective actions when needed.
Support individuals at increased risk for HIV in accessing prevention and support services, and support linkage to care for individuals diagnosed with HIV.
Prepare reports and grant submissions and supervise staff.