Public Health Program Manager I - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH)'s Preparedness, Response, and Emergency Medical Services Division is seeking an individual with first responder (fire, police, emergency medical services) or public health experience to join the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) team as a Public Health Program Manager I: Overdose Prevention First Responder Coordinator. This position will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across programs and departments to support overdose response initiatives as part of the First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act (FR-CARA), a SAMHSA-funded initiative. This position will enhance the vital work of First Responders and communities' ability to safely provide emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses, as well as increase the rate of referrals to treatment and recovery in Vermont rural communities with low access to naloxone and high burden of opioid injury and deaths. Key responsibilities include working with the first responder community to provide education and training on naloxone administration and collaborating with partners to develop and enhance overdose prevention strategies, financial management of federal funds, and subrecipient grant management. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and fiscal management skills, the ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholder groups, and knowledge of harm reduction strategies related to substance use disorder. Familiarity with first responder systems, community-based healthcare delivery, education and training, performance measurement, and grant administration is desirable. This position is a great opportunity for a candidate passionate about first responders, public health, and overdose prevention.

Requirements

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 or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
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 or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
Two (2) years or more of experience as a Public Health Specialist II.
One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist III.

Nice To Haves

First responder (fire, police, emergency medical services) or public health experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and fiscal management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholder groups.
Knowledge of harm reduction strategies related to substance use disorder.
Familiarity with first responder systems.
Familiarity with community-based healthcare delivery.
Familiarity with education and training.
Familiarity with performance measurement.
Familiarity with grant administration.
Experience leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

Work with the first responder community to provide education and training on naloxone administration.
Collaborate with partners to develop and enhance overdose prevention strategies.
Financial management of federal funds.
Subrecipient grant management.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
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