State Of Virginia Isle Of Wight , VA 23397
Posted 7 days ago
Title: Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I
Hiring Range: $50,324-$55,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia,gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Western Tidewater Health Department is seeking a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Coordinator to provide volunteer management and support for a dynamic group of nearly 200 medical and non-medical volunteers engaged to support Public Health during times of need. The MRC Coordinator provides program oversight by contacting volunteers, work unit staff, other agencies, and organizations to recruit volunteers and inform work unit staff of services needed.
In coordination with program and district leadership and community partners, determines appropriate service role, and need for volunteers in planned events. Supervises the training, performance, scheduling, and utilization of volunteers. Serves as a liaison between operations, administration and other staff and volunteers to assure optimum use of resources.
Prepares reports and performs some general administrative tasks. May manage and monitor grants applications and disbursements/deliverables to assure sufficient funds and services are available to support program commitments. Represents the MRC at local and regional planning and coalition meetings.
THIS IS A RESTRICTED POSITION AND FUNDS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY
This recruitment may offer exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including front-loaded leave for qualified candidates.
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; sick, family/personal and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in coordinating and managing volunteers as well as community outreach
Demonstrated leadership ability; strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation/public speaking skills
Experience and ability to provide training to others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; analytical ability as well as developing policies and/or procedures.
Knowledge and experience in use of computers and applications; skilled in internet databases, email, and Microsoft Office
Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 hours a week in the event of a local, regional, and/or state emergency.
Available for district events, meetings, emergency operations, etc. May require some weekend and/or evening hours
Additional Considerations
Prior public health and/or outreach experience preferred
Public Speaking skills
Experience in planning and organizing community outreach events
Experience with managing a volunteer database
Experience with Medical Reserve Corps 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: priscilla crocker
Phone: 757-514-4770
Email: priscilla.crocker@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.
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