Prevention Consultant

State of Vermont • Bennington, VT

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bennington District Office of the Vermont Department of Health’s Local Health Division is seeking a Substance Misuse Prevention Consultant. The role supports Vermont’s statewide substance misuse prevention system by working with community coalitions, schools, faith-based organizations, local law enforcement, and other partners. The consultant facilitates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based prevention programs and supports administration of Division of Substance Use Programs prevention grants to community organizations.

The consultant works on a local multidisciplinary public health team to advance policy, community, and organizational strategies that improve health outcomes. The role also collaborates with prevention consultants across Vermont and the state-level Division of Substance Use Programs, participates in Health Department emergency preparedness efforts, and promotes health equity by addressing root causes of differences in substance-misuse-related health outcomes.

The position works in both office and field settings. The Department supports a hybrid work environment, with an in-person and remote schedule arranged with the supervisor according to business needs and State policy. Private transportation must be available for required travel.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, or related human-services or health-related fields; or an accepted education-and-experience alternative.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in a listed related field and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a listed related field and at least one year of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in a listed related field.
• Alternatively, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Specialist I.
• A private means of transportation must be available for required travel.
• Candidates must pass any background investigation applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Use public health data and engage partners to identify prevention-related needs, opportunities, and priorities.
• Strategically support implementation of best-practice strategies that address community prevention priorities and promote protective factors.
• Provide regional outreach and education to partners working on substance misuse prevention and encourage new partners to contribute to sustainable prevention strategies.
• Present on prevention-related topics to a variety of audiences, prioritizing presentations that meet Division of Substance Use Programs grantee needs.
• Identify and develop region-specific goals that address local needs and readiness and support collaborative solutions.
• Promote health equity by addressing root causes of differences in health outcomes related to substance misuse.
• Support administration of Division of Substance Use Programs prevention grants to community organizations.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary public health team, including engaging in Health Department emergency preparedness efforts.
• Collaborate with other prevention consultants across the state and the state-level Division of Substance Use Programs.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed