Prevention Consultant

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tobacco Control Program is seeking a community-minded individual to join our team as a Prevention Specialist. This position will work with partners across the state to reduce initiation and use of tobacco and nicotine at the community level. This is a great position for someone who enjoys health education, establishing networks, and collaborative problem solving. The work of the Prevention Specialist will include: Coordination of the Tobacco Coalition grants. Contributing to coordination among partners both inside the Health Department and in Vermont communities. Fostering new relationships and connections across public health systems to strengthen tobacco and nicotine use prevention. Supporting Tobacco Control Program activities such as program planning, workplan development and monitoring, and reporting to our state and federal partners.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields.
• One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist I.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience building and/or maintaining community relationships.
• Familiarity with community grant administration activities such as budget monitoring, deliverable review, or grant development.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners.
• Experience in tobacco or substance use prevention and/or treatment, or related public health programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the Tobacco Coalition grants.
• Contributing to coordination among partners both inside the Health Department and in Vermont communities.
• Fostering new relationships and connections across public health systems to strengthen tobacco and nicotine use prevention.
• Supporting Tobacco Control Program activities such as program planning, workplan development and monitoring, and reporting to our state and federal partners.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• A State defined benefit pension plan
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree