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Title: Human Services Program Specialist - EPI Immunization #EP261

Hiring Range: $59,675.25 - $61,891.75

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Health

Location: Loudoun County Territory

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs day-to-day program oversight in a district or as part of a statewide program. Characteristic duties include conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance, program evaluation, policy development and analysis, and
coordination of resources. Monitors grant applications and disbursements to assure
sufficient funds are available to support program commitments. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor. Thorough knowledge of program policies, procedures, service delivery methods and clear communication skills are necessary.

Serves as a Virginia Vaccines Quality Assurance (VVQA) consultant for an assigned region of the state; conducts quality assurance visits of providers, including compliance, immunization rate assessment, educational, enrollment, unannounced storage & handling, and follow-up (including storage check only) visits as needed; examines vaccine storage; performs chart review; reviews and recommends approval, denial, or revisions to VVFC provider's Routine Vaccine Management plan; serves as a resource of information on immunizations and the VVFC program; notifies provider of impending site visit by phone and in writing; generates site visit information packets; documents findings on patient documentation, vaccine management, program compliance and necessary corrective actions; follows up with providers after visits as situation warrants (i.e., temperature problems, vaccine returns, etc.) in an effort to reduce the number of providers with storage and handling problems; presents to various groups including hospitals, physician offices, and vaccine manufacturers as necessary to educate and promote the VVFC program; provides courteous and expedient customer service; and notifies supervisor of any site suspected of fraud and abuse. Visits providers enrolled in the Virginia Vaccines
for Adults (VVFA) program. Conducts quality assurance visits of providers, including compliance, educational, enrollment, unannounced storage & handling, and follow-up (including storage check only) visits as needed; examines vaccine storage; serves as a resource of information on immunizations and the VVFA program; notifies provider of impending site visit by phone and in writing; vaccine management, program compliance and necessary corrective actions; follows up with providers after visits in an effort to reduce the number of providers with storage and handling problems.

Minimum Qualifications

1) Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with information and security
policies. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
2) Ability to work independently at various hours in a wide variety of settings including clinical
and field.
3) Ability to work as part of a team, respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
4) interpret and apply policies and procedures; and prepare reports and correspondence.
5) Knowledge of and/or experience in public health practices, motivational and investigative
techniques, disease reporting regulations, surveillance, and quality assurance for
communicable diseases.
6) Effective oral and written communication, organizational, time management analytical,
interpersonal, and decision making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

7) Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work
in a related field is preferred.
8) Public health experience and grant writing skills.
9) Familiar with PEAR, REDcap, VTrckS and VIIS.

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: Teresa Savedge

Phone: NO PHONE CALLS/INQUIRIES ON APPLICATION STATUS

Email: [email protected]

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.