Public Health Specialist I - Chronic Disease

State of Vermont • Springfield, VT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Specialist (Chronic Disease) supports local health department efforts to improve health outcomes of Vermont residents across the 15 towns of the Springfield District. The focus of this position will be on systems-level work and engagement with community partners to improve the health of populations experiencing the greatest disparities. Priority areas include improving chronic disease health outcomes related to oral health, tobacco prevention and cessation, and improving access to preventative care. Ideal candidates should understand the root causes of health inequities and have familiarity with initiating and maintaining deliberate collaboration across sectors, especially with non-traditional partners.

Requirements

• 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.
• Associate 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with initiating and maintaining deliberate collaboration across sectors, especially with non-traditional partners.
• Understanding of the root causes of health inequities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate systemic and policy solutions to improve oral health outcomes, reduce tobacco use and obesity, and increase access to nutritious food for children and adults.
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate systemic and policy solutions to improve access to preventative health services and reduce barriers to care for all ages.
• Collaborate with worksites to take steps to improve employee health and wellness.
• Provide technical support for the integration of health equity and access to care strategies within municipal and organizational planning.
• Support community-based coalitions that examine health data trends, set goals, and develop plans to improve health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a diverse set of partners to implement the 3-4-50 chronic disease model in our district and make a positive difference.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 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

What This Job Offers

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