PH Outreach Worker
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Job Description
Title: PH Outreach Worker
State Role Title:Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $18.70 - $23.30
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the Title V Material and Child Health Block Grant for a 1-year period ending September 30 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Reproductive Health Unit in the Office of Family Health Services is seeking two Youth Advisors to:
1. Provide youth-centered input on statewide public health initiatives and
2. Recruit and maintain a statewide Youth Advisory Council that ensures youth voice is integrated into public health in Virginia.
Youth Advisors will serve as subject matter experts on youth culture and life experience as well as act as a liaison between young people and public health professionals.
Communicate and proactively build relationships with youth community members and other stakeholders particularly when providing feedback and input.
Lead the design development and implementation of multiple projects reaching out for support when necessary.
Utilize creativity and self-determination to effectively navigate complex systems and an adult-centered workplace.
Participate in collaborative meetings and establish working relationships with the employees of the Office of Family Health Services.
Implement strategies to engage youth from all backgrounds including identifying which youth are not represented and proactively seeking to engage those youth.
Speak comfortably in front of diverse audiences including groups of youth parents healthcare providers and VDH employees.
Act as an advocate for youth in Virginia.
Act as a liaison between young people and public health
Minimum Qualifications
1. Effective written and oral communication with youth employees and community members
2. Ability to work independently
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or tasks
4. Demonstrated organizational skill
5. Experience working and providing cross-cultural communication to a wide variety of communities
6. Experience in educating and/or training others
Additional Considerations
1. Experience in youth or community organizing and the ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert on youth engagement
2. Experience in public health and/or health equity
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 on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed 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 E-Verify. 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 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.
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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 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 or DBVI at .
Contact Information
Name: Briana Lee
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). 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 .
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
Hourly
