Health Educator Community Linkages of Care Coordinator
Health Educator Community Linkages of Care Coordinator
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$ 42141 - 53509
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Title: Health Educator (Community Linkages of Care Coordinator)
State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II
Hiring Range: $42141.00 $53509.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:CRATER HQ
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
Crater Health District is seeking a dynamic passionate and dedicated individual to join our Prevention Team as a Community Linkages of Care Coordinator. This position is funded by the OD2AS grant for a 4year period ending in August 2028 with funding availability to be reviewed periodically. Continued employment is contingent on the ongoing availability of funds.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community Do you have a strong desire to help others while addressing public health challenges headon If so this is the opportunity youve been waiting for!
As a Community Linkages of Care Coordinator you will play an essential role in tackling the substance use epidemic in our community. Your responsibilities will include:
Develop case management system under the guidance of the Prevention Program Coordinator and provide case management for individuals with substance use response plans to address substance use establish and maintain partnerships that provide linkage of care activities for individuals and engage in strategic planning activities in partnership with VDH state and local Drug Prevention Program Coordinators. A special emphasis will be placed on health equity and providing training outreach and higherlevel community technical assistance to nontraditional multisector groups not yet addressing substance use. Priority populations include marginalized groups people who use and/or inject homelessness. This position will report on grant funding strategies of the to Action (OD2A) grant. This position will not supervise staff.
This position is situated within the esteemed Epidemiology Program a key initiative dedicated to communicable disease prevention public education and prevention efforts. Our program along with the district takes immense pride in delivering exceptional customer service to both community members and partner organizations. We are committed to exploring and implementing innovative healingcentered approaches to address the diverse and pressing public health challenges facing our community.
This position requires travel within the district as needed including to the cities of Hopewell Emporia and Petersburg as well as the counties of Sussex Greensville Surry Prince George and Dinwiddie.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Enjoy comprehensive health insurance retirement plans paid time off and more.
Make a Meaningful Impact and join a dedicated team working to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Advance your career in public health and gain valuable experience in substance use prevention and treatment.
Lets work together to create a healthier community for all!
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of evidencebased Drug Prevention Principles
Considerable experience with case management
Experience with database management systems
Ability to conduct accurate data entry
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Experience working with diverse groups
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication (Microsoft Suites Email) with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients staff colleagues community groups and the general public
Additional Considerations
Certified Health Educator Specialist Peer Recovery Specialist Community Health Worker Certification or Project Management Professional Certification is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed mailed or emailed 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.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and EVerify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
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 positionspecific 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: CraterHR
Phone: N/A
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
