Human Services Program Specialist - Inspector

Title: Human Services Program Specialist - Inspector

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $62,038 - $72,100

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Independently conduct inspections of enrolled medical facilities for the purpose of promoting quality health care practices; verify appropriate vaccine handling and storage; compile and evaluate information to determine the degree of compliance with VVSA program state and federal regulations; communicate findings; review and recommend approval, denial, or revisions to health care provider's plans; recommend corrective action when a provider is non-compliant; and serve as a vaccine preventable disease information resource to health care providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative practices and principles that support assigned program and service delivery
• Knowledge and experience with quality assurance monitoring, interpreting and applying regulatory law, policies, and procedures, and implementing corrective action plans and problem resolution
• Experience conducting inspections to evaluate and ensure compliance with regulations
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, preparing accurate technical documentation, and writing/providing complex reports
• Experience handling highly sensitive information and situations effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present information and training to a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with computer systems, database management and software applications
• Ability to travel long distances on a continuous basis

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of public health; communicable disease guidelines and regulations; vaccine preventable disease guidelines; vaccine handling and storage guidelines; and quality assurance techniques preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and significant statewide travel (including overnight) required
• Knowledge of the Vaccines for Children Program preferred.
• Experience with vaccine management; working with medical professionals; and PEAR, SAMS, VTrckS, CoCASA and VIIS preferred.
• Candidate must exhibit the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and have the ability to verbally communicate effectively in sometimes stressful healthcare settings.

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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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.

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!

Contact Information

Name: Erica Taylor

Phone: 804-339-7665

Email: erica.taylor@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.