Public Health Specialist II - Chronic Disease

State of Vermont•Springfield, VT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Specialist (Chronic Disease) to support local health department efforts to improve health outcomes for Vermont residents in the Springfield District. This role focuses on systems-level work and community partner engagement to address health inequities. Priority areas include chronic disease outcomes related to oral health, tobacco prevention and cessation, and access to preventative care. Ideal candidates will understand the root causes of health inequities and have experience collaborating across sectors, especially with non-traditional partners. Examples of work include identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating systemic and policy solutions for oral health, tobacco use, obesity, and access to nutritious food. The position also involves collaborating with worksites on employee health and wellness, providing technical support for health equity strategies, supporting community-based coalitions, and implementing the 3-4-50 chronic disease model.

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

Great listening and communication skills
Understanding of 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.