S.U.D Programs Coordinator (Comprehensive Health Planner II)

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

12d•$58,802 - $82,555•Onsite

About The Position

Maine EMS, within the Department of Public Safety, is seeking a Coordinator to facilitate planning, support, and execution for Critical Care, Clinician Wellness, and Prehospital Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs. This is professional services work involving the planning and monitoring of prehospital health programs and services, including collecting and evaluating statistical data for planning and policy development. The position carries broad assignments and discretion over methods and procedures, may supervise professional and/or technical employees, and works under limited supervision. The Coordinator designs and conducts research projects and needs assessments; coordinates statewide research and pilot projects; collaborates with EMS Medical Directors, regional councils, clinicians, and behavioral health professionals; and develops reports, strategic plans, grant applications, policies, guidance, and resource toolkits. The role also evaluates program effectiveness and data trends, supports continuous quality improvement, and facilitates public and stakeholder participation in Maine EMS policy development. The position is based in Augusta, Maine.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field, and three years of professional experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and/or evaluating health programs or services; or an equivalent seven-year combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of prehospital health care issues.
Knowledge of accepted research methods.
Ability to develop, organize, and complete planning and research projects.
Ability to work independently and manage several projects at once.
Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize information from many sources.
Ability to communicate effectively and write clearly and effectively.
Ability to write technical research and planning papers for professional audiences and the public.
Ability to read and understand technical research documents.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMS substance use disorder programs.
Familiarity with Community Paramedicine and/or EMS Critical Transport.
Experience with provider or clinician mental health or wellness programs.
Experience administering federal or state grants.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and complete research projects and needs assessments concerning critical care transport needs, systems, outcomes, EMS clinician mental health trends, and prehospital SUD interventions.
Coordinate statewide prehospital health research and pilot projects to meet grant deliverables, timelines, and clinical objectives.
Consult and collaborate with EMS Medical Directors, regional councils, clinicians, and behavioral health professionals to ensure clinical accuracy, credibility, and safety of critical care and SUD treatment protocols.
Prepare technical reports, strategic plans, grant applications, and policy documents describing the progress, metrics, and outcomes of program initiatives.
Oversee the creation of guidance documents and resource toolkits for EMS agencies concerning clinician resilience, peer support, and SUD care pathways.
Design, direct, and evaluate data collection regarding prehospital overdose trends, critical care utilization, and wellness program engagement to forecast resource needs and workforce support.
Evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs and SUD protocols to support continuous quality improvement.
Provide information, arrange public hearings, schedule stakeholder meetings, and make program materials accessible to support transparency and community participation in policy development.
Present program evaluations, progress reports, and research findings to the Maine EMS Board, regional groups, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for qualifying participation.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS on behalf of the employee.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the FMLA.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.