Public Health Specialist I - Chronic Disease
About The Position
The Vermont Department of Health is seeking a bright, energetic, dedicated, and well-organized public health professional with strong listening and communication skills to join their team at the Springfield District Office. The Public Health Specialist (Chronic Disease) will support local health department efforts to improve the health outcomes of Vermont residents across 15 towns in the Springfield District. This role focuses 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 will understand the root causes of health inequities and be familiar with initiating and maintaining 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.
- Private means of transportation must be available for required travel.
- Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Great listening and communication skills
- Understand the root causes of health inequities
- Familiarity with initiating and maintaining deliberate collaboration across sectors, especially with non-traditional partners.
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
- A dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- A 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
