Public Health Specialist I

1 week ago

Springfield, Vermont, United States State of Vermont Full time
Job Summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a highly skilled Public Health Specialist I - Chronic Disease Prevention to join our team. This role will focus on improving health outcomes for Vermont residents, particularly those experiencing disparities in chronic disease health outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, human services, or a related field, with experience in program administration, community engagement, and health-related fields. A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, or a related field is required.

This position will support local health department efforts to improve health outcomes, with a focus on systems-level work and engagement with community partners. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement systemic and policy solutions to improve chronic disease health outcomes
  • Collaborate with community partners to improve access to preventative health services and reduce barriers to care
  • Provide technical support for the integration of health equity and access to care strategies within municipal and organizational planning
  • Support community-based coalitions that examine health data trends, set goals, and develop plans to improve health outcomes

Requirements

  • Two (2) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields
  • Associate degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and one (1) year or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields

Benefits

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

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