Human Services Program Manager

Human Services Program Manager
Job no: 5027541
Work type: Restricted Full-Time
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Human Services Program Manager
State Role Title: Program Administration Manager III
Hiring Range: $111,291.50 - $125,445.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The HIV and Hepatitis Prevention (HHP) Director independently manages the HHP unit, consistent with established policies and procedures and grant requirements; supports long range planning, delivery and evaluation of HIV/ viral hepatitis prevention including biomedical interventions, comprehensive harm reduction (CHR), testing, behavioral interventions, linkage to medical care and other services, public information, data reporting and analysis, social marketing, community engagement and hotline services through formal supervision and program management. Serves as the principal investigator for one or more federal grants including development and monitoring of objectives, evaluation plans and budgets. In collaboration with HIV Care Services (HCS), directs the process for developing and implementing an integrated HIV services plan in accordance with federal guidelines. Develops or arranges for staff, contractor, local health department and health care provider training. Maintains frequent contact with public and private sector employees, residents, officials, boards and organizations for the provision of community engagement, capacity building, technical assistance, program evaluation and planning. Oversees procurement actions for HIV/hepatitis prevention and manages associated finances, facilities, and equipment resources. Ensures collection and reporting of required Centers for Disease Control (CDC) program indicators and other monitoring and evaluation measures including the assignment of special projects to obtain data. Disseminates programmatic outcomes through publications and presentations at local, regional, and national meetings.
Located in the central office, supports the delivery of multiple program agency wide services that are primarily long range in focus through formal supervision of all levels of program staff. Frequent contact with private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, boards and organizations. Responsibilities also include resource management of finances, facilities and equipment.
Provides daily management to support program; recruitment/development, establishment of work standards and processes, assignment of primary responsibilities, consultation, final editorial review/approval of recommendations, evaluation of work and problem solving.
Interacts with diverse constituencies on matters relating to operations of administrative/operational programs, resolution of major issues and consulting on legislative issues. Manages a comprehensive and diverse system of statewide programs and services.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the EPA annually period ending 3/31/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!
Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive experience in HIV, hepatitis, or STD program management supplemented by management/supervisory experience
• Considerable knowledge of causes, transmission and prevention methodology for HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); quality assurance and quality management methods; HIV, STD federal and state laws, regulations and policies; and federal grants management guidelines; and disease investigation and surveillance techniques
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships with government officials, community-based organizations (CBOs) and affected communities
• Knowledge & experience in administrative & business practices, programmatic & operational controls, personnel management & budgetary controls
• Knowledge and experience in program evaluation, analysis & strategic planning
Additional Considerations
• Extensive knowledge in public health and health education preferred. Experience with health department-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grants
• Experience in state procurement and federal grants management guidelines
• Experience in applying federal and state legislation and state regulations to ensure program compliance
• Experience with costing principles for federal funding, especially Ryan White
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive
• Progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in a governmental/quasi-governmental organization or agency
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.
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. 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. 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:
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. 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.
Contact Information
Name: Yatavia Banks
Phone: 804-864-7671
Email:
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.
Advertised: 19 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time