Human Services Program Coordinator

Virginia Department of Health

$74K — $87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in health and human services programs.
  • Proven ability in program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance for program development.
  • Solid understanding of federal regulations related to community nutrition programs.
  • Strong skills in data management and report development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery and development of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Conduct compliance reviews at institutions participating in CACFP.
  • Assess adherence to Federal and State regulations via onsite evaluations.
  • Identify and report on systemic weaknesses or deficiencies in compliance.
  • Provide technical training and assistance during compliance reviews.
  • Prepare compliance reports for submission to the US Department of Agriculture.
  • Research and evaluate changes in program policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid telework available after an initial mandatory orientation.
  • Work for a well-respected state agency focused on community nutrition.
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field.
  • Engage in meaningful work impacting health and human services.
  • Access to a supportive team within the Virginia Department of Health.
Full Job Description
Human Services Program Coordinator

Job no:
Work type: Restricted Full-Time
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Human Services Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Community and Social Svc Specialists, All Other

Hiring Range: $74,160 - $87,689

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Community Nutrition (DCN) is responsible for the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Virginia. As part of this responsibility, DCN provides administrative and technical assistance to sponsoring organizations and institutions at locations statewide.

The main function of the position supports the delivery of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in program development, monitoring, analysis, recommending policy and procedures, program research, evaluation changes in rules and regulations for impact on service delivery. This position requires independently performing regional compliance reviews at institutions and sponsors of institutions participating in the CACFP; assessing organizational compliance with Federal and State regulations; identifying systemic weaknesses, errors, deficiencies, or fraud; providing technical assistance and training during onsite reviews and the application process; preparing reports for submission to the US Department of Agriculture. The position requires a considerable amount of time traveling across the state to conduct compliance reviews.

Hybrid telework available after mandatory on-site 3-month orientation.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the USDA - CACFP grant for the period ending 9/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience in providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing federal regulations.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or related projects.
• Ability to develop reports and manage electronic data.
• Skilled in presenting information clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and effectively convey information to others.

Additional Considerations

NA

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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

Phone: Rose Sandra Bose

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 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.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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