West Virginia

Health and Human Resources Specialist - Health - BPH - Kanawha Co.

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This position may require Statewide travel. Under general supervision, the Incumbent performs work at the full-performance level by developing the care coordination portion of the West Virginia Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (WVCLPPP), as well as associated policy and procedures based on standards and regulation. Provides administrative oversight of and complex technical assistance. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing the WVCLPPP. Uses independent judgment to determine appropriate action to achieve desired results. Has responsibility for providing consultation on highly complex individual problem situations. Develops and delivers training programs related to assigned programs. Exercises considerable latitude in determining approaches to problem solving. Work may be performed independently and/or in conjunction with other program or technical area staff. Performs related work as required. The Incumbent provides care coordination for children with elevated blood lead levels by ensuring that all recommended services are provided and continued follow up protocols are met per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and West Virginia Code 16-35 and 64-42. This will include, but is not limited to, gathering information from families to determine the source of lead exposure, providing education to lower levels, follow up for testing; referrals to Environmental Health; entering data obtained from home assessments; follow up with Providers. This position is also responsible for maintaining paper and electronic files within the Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Surveillance System (HHLPSS) and will work collaboratively with the program Epidemiologist, Systems Point of Entry (SPE), Management Information Systems (MIS) and the CDC to effectively communicate any issues within the program database. This position will also provide education and training regarding prevention of childhood lead poisoning at public venues, community events, and conferences, to target families and professionals who work with families. This position may require Statewide travel. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantserviceswv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. This announcement is for one (1) or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page. Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis. Experience: Two (2) years full-time, equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in a technical or program area that is related to the area of employment. Substitution: Post-graduate education in a field related to the area of employment may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours for one (1) year of experience. OR Master's degree in social work from a regionally accredited social work program from a regionally accredited college or university. Note: Appointment above the entry rate may be made at 5% for each six (6) months of successfully completed work as an intern in a practicum placement with the Department of Health and Human Resources for the Master of Social Work degree. The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment. J-18808-Ljbffr