Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

Title: Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $52000 - $58082

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:WESTERN TIDEWATER HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Western Tidewater Health Department is seeking a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Coordinator to provide volunteer management and support for a dynamic group of nearly 200 medical and non-medical volunteers engaged to support Public Health during times of need. The MRC Coordinator provides program oversight by contacting volunteers work unit staff other agencies and organizations to recruit volunteers and inform work unit staff of services coordination with program and district leadership and community partners determines appropriate service role and need for volunteers in planned events. Supervises the training performance scheduling and utilization of volunteers. Serves as a liaison between operations administration and other staff and volunteers to assure optimum use of resources. Prepares reports and performs some general administrative tasks. May manage and monitor grants applications and disbursements/deliverables to assure sufficient funds and services are available to support program commitments. Represents the MRC at local and regional planning and coalition meetings.

This is a restricted position which is solely grant funded. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. 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

Experience in coordinating and managing volunteers and community services
Demonstrated leadership ability
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation/public speaking skills
Experience and ability to provide training to others
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse constituency
Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications; skilled in Internet email and Microsoft Office

Additional Considerations

Prior public health and/or outreach experience preferred
Public Speaking skills
Experience in planning and organizing community outreach events
Experience with managing a volunteer database
Experience with Medical Reserve Corps preferred
Experience in the following programs: CPR/BLS Stop the Bleed REVIVE! AVERT Compress & Shock

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Priscilla Crocker

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.