Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement Specialist - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is seeking an individual with emergency medical services (EMS), healthcare, quality improvement, and program implementation experience to join the Mobile Integrated Healthcare development team in the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Based at the Department of Health in Waterbury, Vermont, this position will serve a key role in advancing Mobile Integrated Healthcare statewide, and other related EMS system priorities such furthering the development of EMS education and training strategy, data systems, and performance improvement. This work is supported through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This position will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across programs and departments to support the statewide rollout of Mobile Integrated Healthcare as well as other related initiatives within OEMS. Key responsibilities include participating in the development, organization, and implementation of statewide education and training strategies for EMS personnel providing emergency and non-emergency out of hospital care, and the educators who are developing the EMS workforce. Furthermore, this position will support the integration of a community health electronic record system with the Statewide Incident Reporting Network (SIREN), as well as the development of educational, clinical, patient safety, and operational performance metrics to evaluate community health programs, patient outcomes, and evaluate regional and statewide strategies. This position will be primarily regulatory in nature, will involve collaboration and coordination with state and community partners, and may participate in the management of a sub-recipient grant program. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects at once, and experience using data, research, and evidence-informed practice to establish and evaluate key program performance metrics. Advanced subject matter knowledge related to education and training, and the principles of planning, organizing, and communications are a must. This position will work closely with OEMS leadership, the EMS Data Team, software vendors, EMS agencies, healthcare organizations, educators, advisory groups, and other state and community partners to support statewide implementation efforts, particularly around Mobile Integrated Healthcare. This may include helping develop user guidance and training materials, coordinating technical assistance, participating in workgroups and learning collaboratives, supporting program applicants, and contributing to statewide policy, planning, and program improvement activities. This position may also contribute to legislative reports, talking points, public-facing materials, and emergency response activities in support of the Department's broader mission to protect against disease and injury, advance equity, and prepare for health emergencies. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience using data, research, and evidence-informed practice to establish and evaluate key program performance metrics
• Advanced subject matter knowledge related to education and training
• Principles of planning, organizing, and communications
• Private means of transportation must be available for required travel
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position (Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with EMS systems
• Familiarity with community-based healthcare delivery
• Familiarity with education and training systems
• Familiarity with performance measurement
• Familiarity with grant administration
• Familiarity with CQI principles

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, organization, and implementation of statewide education and training strategies for EMS personnel providing emergency and non-emergency out of hospital care, and the educators who are developing the EMS workforce
• Support the integration of a community health electronic record system with the Statewide Incident Reporting Network (SIREN)
• Support the development of educational, clinical, patient safety, and operational performance metrics to evaluate community health programs, patient outcomes, and evaluate regional and statewide strategies
• Collaborate and coordinate with state and community partners
• Participate in the management of a sub-recipient grant program
• Help develop user guidance and training materials
• Coordinate technical assistance
• Participate in workgroups and learning collaboratives
• Support program applicants
• Contribute to statewide policy, planning, and program improvement activities
• Contribute to legislative reports, talking points, public-facing materials, and emergency response activities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level