Public Health Educator / Adolescent

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, ME

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Educator III position conducts Vaccines for Children (VFC) quality assurance visits, and evaluations of health care facilities and provider offices enrolled in the VFC and Adult program. In this position, you will disseminate compliance and best practice health information to provider office staff in compliance with federal and state VFC program guidelines. You will serve as the Adolescent Vaccine Coordinator for the Maine Immunization Program and assist with program operations. This position allows for partial telework with management approval. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine. This position will be located at the Augusta Office, and will require regular travel throughout assigned counties.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years’ experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of vaccine schedules
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Experience in outreach and collaboration skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance site visits for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
• Disseminate compliance and best practice health information; and providing technical assistance
• Support implementation and compliance with state and federal immunization guidelines
• Provide immunization education and recommendations for all age groups
• Enroll and support providers that offer immunizations
• Provide field education and customer service calls from the public and Providers regarding vaccines and immunizations.
• Develop curriculum, provide training and education and provide technical assistance to Providers to ensure that storage, handling, and documentation of vaccines are in accordance with the Maine Immunization Program requirements.
• Assist with completing the Cooperative Agreement reports as needed.
• Attend annual conferences and health fairs
• Host educational webinars and trainings
• Other duties related to position as they arise.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

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