Virginia Siler
Williamsburg,KY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Educator Coordinator/Harm Reduction Specialist with experience supporting individuals affected by substance use and infectious diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV). Skilled in client-centered care, HIV and HCV testing, risk reduction education, and linkage to medical and social services. Proven ability to build trust with diverse populations while promoting health, safety, and treatment engagement. Committed to reducing barriers to care and improving community health outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education Coordinator
UK HealthCare
Lexington, KY
07.2020 - Current
- Distribute harm reduction supplies, including distributing naloxone, sterile supplies, drug-checking test strips, and personal hygiene products.
- Conduct rapid finger-stick HIV/HCV screening and provide pre/post-test counseling to at risk populations.
- Maintain and Run an HCV Clinic in the Health Department.
- Maintain confidential client records and reporting statistics.
- Assist in data collection/entry into reporting database and attend trainings as necessary.
- Comply with state testing protocols for HIV/HCV data entry.
- Provide risk reduction counseling and education on bloodborne pathogens and wound care, overdose prevention and response, sexual wellness, and general health promotion.
- Support clients in navigating complex healthcare and social service systems.
- Link participants to substance use treatment, recovery services, housing and other necessary health and social resources.
- Register program participants using anonymous identifier code and provide information on laws and legal protection.
- Engaging people in non-clinical environments.
- Engaging in continuous learning through courses and certifications.
- Represent the harm reduction program, collaborate with local agencies, community stakeholders, and health service providers to coordinate care and improve harm reduction services, and advocate for marginalized populations.
- Local ASAP chair person in McCreary County
- Early Team member in the development and launch of a HCV pilot clinic within the McCreary County Health Department
Teacher’s Aide
Whitley County Board of Education
Williamsburg, KY
01.2006 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
Williamsburg Independent School
Williamsburg, KY
01.1997 - 01.2006
Supply Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
Corbin, KY
01.2001 - 01.2005
Cooking Assistant
Jacksboro, TN
01.1996 - 01.2000
92G Culinary Specialist
United States Army
Ft. Lewis, WA
01.1992 - 01.1996
Education
Master of Science - Education, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Health, Movement Leisure Studies
Cumberland College
Williamsburg, KY05-2000
Skills
- Clinical Testing Skills
- Counseling & Patient Care
- Linkage to Care & Case Management
- Compliance & Privacy
- Documentation & Technology
- Mental Health & First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
- Special Education
- Middle & Secondary Education
- Group & Individual Instruction
- Student records management
- Classroom Management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Organizational skills
- KHSAA Certified Official-Basketball & Volleyball
- Coached Youth/Middle School/High School Basketball & Track and Field
Timeline
Health Education Coordinator
UK HealthCare
07.2020 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Whitley County Board of Education
01.2006 - 01.2020
Supply Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
01.2001 - 01.2005
Substitute Teacher
Williamsburg Independent School
01.1997 - 01.2006
Cooking Assistant
01.1996 - 01.2000
92G Culinary Specialist
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Education, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Health, Movement Leisure Studies
Cumberland College