Substance Use Program Manager

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

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About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is seeking an individual with human service experience to join the Quality, Compliance and Clinical Services Team as a Substance Use Program Manager, currently based at the Department of Health in Waterbury, Vermont. This position will join a collaborative team working with treatment and recovery programs receiving grant funds from the Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU). This position is responsible for measuring the compliance of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services as it relates to established state and federal guidelines in an objective and comprehensive manner.

A successful applicant will be able to:

Write comprehensive reports that objectively reflects information provided and develop recommendations and/or requirements.
Work with organizations to develop improvement plans and oversee progress to ensure compliance.
Ensure that program review timelines are met.
Successfully facilitate meetings and actively listen to varying interests and perspectives.
Who May ApplyThis position, Substance Use Program Manager (Job Requisition #54470), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact Patricia Breneman at [email protected] will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
 AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.Environmental FactorsDuties are performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. Stress may be anticipated in dealing with emotional situations involving application of programs, especially in dealing with families and in the allocation of program resources.

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.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising reemployment (RIF) rights.
• Private means of transportation must be available for required travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Write comprehensive reports that objectively reflects information provided and develop recommendations and/or requirements.
• Work with organizations to develop improvement plans and oversee progress to ensure compliance.
• Ensure that program review timelines are met.
• Successfully facilitate meetings and actively listen to varying interests and perspectives.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and 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

What This Job Offers

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