Public Health Specialist II - Limited Service
About The Position
The You First team is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Program Specialist to support our heart health initiative. This role involves working directly with program members to enhance their health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease through personalized support and resources. Member interaction is primarily conducted by phone and email. This position is funded by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is a hybrid position based in Waterbury, VT. Strong attention to detail and a passion for improving the health and well-being of all Vermonters are necessary attributes for this position. The ideal candidate will have a background in nutrition, health coaching, motivational interviewing, or physical activity.
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.
- OR 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.
- OR 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.
- OR Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields.
- OR One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist I.
Nice To Haves
- Background in nutrition, health coaching, motivational interviewing, or physical activity.
Responsibilities
- Review cardiovascular risk assessments (blood pressure, A1C, cholesterol, health history, and social determinants of health)
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques
- Provide personalized health coaching to support lifestyle changes
- Facilitate access to resources such as fresh produce (farmers markets/CSAs) and physical activity opportunities (walking programs, gym memberships, exercise classes)
- Manage relationships with state vendors.
- Perform documentation and administrative tasks
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
