RHTP Community Integrated Health Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Rural Health Transformation Program. Increasingly, EMS providers are called to support individuals with chronic disease and social service needs in addition to their normal emergency care responsibilities. With guidance from the EMS System Manager, the Community Integrated Health / Community Paramedicine (CIH/CP) Specialist works with internal and external stakeholders to develop quality improvement tactics and adopt or create education tools and opportunities for their CIH initiatives, as well as for the strategies outlined in the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) regarding CIH/CP. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team, you’ll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, health education, health science, or other behavioral or social science related fields.
Two years job-related public health program experience, including contracts and direct training experience.
Must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing and managing grants preferred.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience, including EMS experience, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of public health program management principles and practices.
Ability to research, develop, and implement public health interventions.
Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and other communication for the program.
Works with internal and external stakeholders to develop quality improvement tactics and adopt or create education tools and opportunities for their CIH initiatives, as well as for the strategies outlined in the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) regarding CIH/CP.