The LENOWISCO Health District seeks to fill a full time Health Educator position at its Wise County Health Department located in Wise, Virginia. The successful candidates will work with the Coordinator of Project Aim to implement an adult identity mentoring program designed to reduce risk behaviors among youth by providing them with the motivation to make smart choices. The Health Educators will provide 12 educational sessions for students in 7 schools, in 6th – 8th grades in Wise and Lee County Public Schools; and with 2 youth group organizations.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the SRAE grant for a one-year period ending September 30th of each year. 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
The successful candidates should have experience with presentations; teaching in a group environment; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and or in writing; must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to understand, remain non-judgmental; skill to motivate and gain the confidence and concurrence of clients; ability to independently analyze situations, data and documentation. Must take initiative and be able to work independently at various hours in community. A valid State Driver’s License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience to include prevention education to individuals or groups, counseling or case management. Training and experience in the principles and practice of motivational interviewing especially with adolescents. BS degree in health related or human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Special Requirements
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 be required upon employment.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees who are not fully vaccinated (regardless of the reason) AND who are working on-site3 or performing public-facing duties off-site are subject to weekly testing until they become fully vaccinated as defined above. If you have questions, please contact Karen Crutchfield, SBS HR.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Special Instruction Field – For Health Care Personnel:
VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Name
Karen Crutchfield
Phone
None Specified
Fax
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Email
[email protected]
Address
134 Roberts Ave, SW
Wise, VA 24293
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