Health Educator (Community Health Worker)

Title: Health Educator (Community Health Worker)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: $20.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NEW RIVER HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are currently seeking a wage Community Health Worker to join our dedicated team of Public Health Professionals, as part of our Environmental Health team. This position services clients of the New River Health District which includes offices in Montgomery, Radford, Floyd, Pulaski and Giles counties. This position will support our Environmental Health Program in promoting positive outcomes and interventions for our regulated partners (well and septic owners, restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, and more) and the community at large through the various job duties described below.

This position is based at the Montgomery County Health Department, located at:

210 Pepper St SE # A
Christiansburg, VA 24073

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.

Please note: Wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the course of 12 months. Wage employees do not have access to state benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is solely grant funded through potentially November 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

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

*Coursework in health education, health promotion or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience preferred
*Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software preferred
*Knowledge of Food Safety
*Bilingual

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.

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. 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: www.vdh.virginia.gov. 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: Nicole Altizer

Phone: 540-585-3327

Email: nicole.altizer@vdh.virginia.gov

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.