Public Health Specialist III - Chronic Disease

About the role

The Vermont Department of Health Rutland District office seeks a Public Health Specialist III - Chronic Disease to focus on chronic disease prevention for populations experiencing the greatest disparities: BIPOC, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, populations with low socioeconomic status and rural communities. This position will implement systems-level approaches for improved access to physical activity, nutrition, tobacco prevention, oral health, and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to communities using data to assess, prioritize, and develop sustainable interventions aimed at improving chronic disease outcomes.
• Work collaboratively to develop the capacity of the community to improve access to physical activity, nutrition, tobacco prevention, oral health, and preventive care.
• Evaluate the process, short-term and long-term outcomes of prevention interventions.
• Provide technical support for the integration of health equity and access to care strategies within municipal and organizational planning.
• Participate in and support community-based coalitions that examine health data, set goals, and develop plans to improve health outcomes.
• Enlist civic and municipal leaders as well as leaders at the grassroots level to help advance local community policy and program agendas.
• Prioritize and make decisions informed by community input ("Nothing about us without us") and local data tools including Community Health Needs Assessment, YBRS and Department of Health data.

Requirements

• Four (4) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
• OR Associate degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social work, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and three (3) years or more of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services related fields or health-related fields.
• OR Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields and 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.
• OR Master's 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.
• OR One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist II.

Qualifications

• Experience understanding the root causes of health inequities and using public health frameworks with community-based coalitions to address them.
• Extensive relationship building with staff, state partners, and community partners.
• Ability to embrace unique perspectives and contribute to a diverse and inclusive team.

Skills

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with community-based coalitions and addressing health inequities.
• Proficiency in data assessment and evaluation of prevention interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• A generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for 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.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.