Human Services Program Director

Title: Human Services Program Director

State Role Title: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION MANAGER III

Hiring Range: $120,552 - $128,664

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION OFF

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) is seeking a Deputy Director. This position oversees the Long-Term Care Division, Acute Care Division.

Life Safety Code Program, Training Unit and Complaint Unit. Significant experience as a clinician in an acute care and/or nursing home setting is beneficial. Experience with state and federal health care provider regulations is essential to this position.

This position works closely with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) representatives related to the OLC's responsibilities as the CMS State Agency. This position also works closely with the OLC Office Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the various programs, as well as planning for future needs.

Supports the agency mission by overseeing multiple agency wide programs and services. Responsible for all operational, technical, administrative, and programmatic activities associated with service delivery.

Actions are typically long range in nature and include: supervision of program staff, consultation, resource acquisition and utilization, approving new programs and services or changes to existing ones. Evaluates operational and service effectiveness, prioritizes actions across assigned program and operational areas. Integrates system activities with other agency and service providers to promote continuity and efficiency. May perform strategic planning.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting at conferences, national meetings, etc. ; strong team building, program management and evaluation, decision making, leadership and computer skills

• Ability to plan and prioritize program projects and activities; formulate policies and plans for the overall work unit as well as for individual assignments; provide training and direct the work of others; maintain effective relationships, including high level government officials, lawmakers & others; and interpret laws, regulations, and policies and determine how to put them into action

• Knowledge of federal grants management; experience developing program plans, objectives and budgets and tracking progress; administering a public health program; and managing projects and employees

• Ability to prepare and manage grants and budgets; conduct research, make recommendations and apply findings; develop and execute goals and objectives; develop and conduct training; interpret and implement policies and procedures; provide technical assistance

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a state or federal regulatory agency.

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: Sonya Dean

Phone: 804-864-7027

Email: sonya.dean@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.