Health Educator (CHW)
Health Educator (CHW)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Title: Health Educator (CHW)
State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II
Hiring Range: $42000 $51000 / year
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:RICHMONDHQ
Agency Website: Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are seeking two Health Educators/ Community Health Workers to join our team.
This position:
Provides educational services for a portion of a district in support of one or more programs. Characteristic activities: trains educates and provides information to the public and staff on health educational programs; prepares news releases; reviews develops and orders educational materials. As a direct contact to the public and clients on sensitive health issues may respond to calls received and make appropriate referrals as needed. Provides requested information and may serve to address emotional technical or social resources to callers. Works with considerable independence and demonstrates a wide array of communication and social skills in dealing with a diverse population.
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
Knowledge of common community health problems; public/private health care practices; 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; public speaking; managing group dynamics and providing consultation with other professionals and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; utilize excellent interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships; work independently with minimal supervision; execute problem solving skills; make appropriate decisions and develop program goals and objectives; evaluate program outcomes impacts and processes
Additional Considerations
Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software preferred
Bilingual 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.
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.
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.
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!
VDH requires all HealthCare Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanusdiphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.
Required to participate in district events meetings emergency operations etc. May require work during some weekend &/or evening hours. A valid State Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
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: Deja Fontenot
Phone:
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
