Health Educator jobs in Roanoke, VA

Title: Health Educator

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: 31,866.00 - 49,500.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: ROANOKE HQ

Agency Website: VDH.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal Overdose to Action grant for 4.75 years with the period ending December 31, 2028. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of 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

Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software preferred

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 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!

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: Darlene Smith

Phone: 540-283-5034

Email: darlene.smith@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.