Human Services Program Supervisor

Title: Human Services Program Supervisor

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $88,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will be housed in the VDH Central Office under the Office of Family Health Services (OFHS), Division of Child and Family Health (DCFH). The position manages Newborn Screening and Birth Defects Surveillance Programs, all of which are mandated in the Code of Virginia and implemented statewide as outlined in the Virginia Administrative Code. There are four distinct programs that make up this unit: blood spot newborn screening, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), Critical Congenital Heart Defect (CCHD) newborn screening and birth defects surveillance also known as the Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System (VaCARES). The Blood Spot Newborn Screening Program is considered an essential service to be maintained in emergencies, operates seven days/week, 365 days/year and provides on-call services. All programs housed in this unit are directly tied to programs and their activities housed under the Title V Maternal Child Health (MCH) federal block grant and associated state work plan, and more specifically, the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) unit for identification and referral to services. This position's responsibilities include assisting in development of program budgets and monitoring revenue & expenditures; recruitment, staff development and training with a focus on team building and customer service; procurement and administration of grants; conducting or participating in community, customer, and organizational needs assessments; resource allocation; data-based decision making; quality assurance of service delivery; and emergency preparedness and response. This position also serves as the SME for legislative and policy development regarding NBS and birth defects. This position also assists in coalition building and collaborates closely with the medical community and the state public health laboratory, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory (DCLS), and its staff to assure and ensure certain ongoing programmatic activities.

Supports the delivery of program services agency wide by formal supervision of a staff Program Specialists and administrative personnel. Characteristic duties: setting priorities and performance standards for staff, training subordinates and monitoring overall program performance for quality based on goals and objectives, managing grants, analyzing legislative or other regulatory impact on service delivery. May serve as liaison for the program to outside interests and may perform some direct technical service functions as necessary to meet customer demand. A comprehensive knowledge of the program, considerable understanding of supervisory principles and project management and clear communication skills are necessary.

This is a restricted position, which is 65% funded by the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States for a year period ending Sept 30, 2024. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. 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

Considerable knowledge of public health, particularly large scale, complex public health initiatives, federal/state laws, regulations and polices related to such
Experience in organization behavior: skills in team building, direct supervision, training, managing and evaluation of staff, and conflict management
Program Development: developing goals/objectives, priority setting, evaluation, and long range strategic planning
Grant writing: experience with federal/state/community based grant writing, submission, reporting and implementation
Budget monitoring
Collaboration: understanding of community resources, coalition and relationship building
Policy Development: experience in policy writing and legislative processes
Experience with Information Systems utilized for data collection and analysis
Public speaking: Ability to provider oral summations and presentations to multiple types of stakeholders

Additional Considerations

Experience in medical field to provide and assist in direction and consultation with medical community.
Experience in newborn screening and/or birth defects surveillance programs
Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Public Health, Nursing, Public Administration or related field

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.

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.

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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will/may be required upon employment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply.

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.

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: Briana Lee

Phone: (804) 764 - 8000

Email: briana.lee@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.