Title:  Health Services Division Director

Overview

The Health Services Division operates under the Department of Corrections' newly established Office of Health, Wellness, and Engagement. This role is pivotal in overseeing the delivery of healthcare services to individuals incarcerated in Vermont's correctional facilities. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Health, Wellness, and Engagement, the Director is tasked with ensuring that healthcare services meet the highest standards of practice as defined by current research and best practices in correctional healthcare.

 

The Director will champion the healthcare needs of incarcerated Vermonters, ensuring that they receive appropriate and timely medical care. In addition to overseeing healthcare delivery, the Director will engage in executive managerial, administrative, and operational functions. These responsibilities include strategic planning, policy and program development, contract negotiations, and ongoing compliance and reporting oversight. The Director will also be responsible for the intensive management and evaluation of healthcare services provided to individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

 

This position requires a high level of coordination and collaboration with other Corrections Executives and Directors, contractors, subcontractors, and external stakeholders, necessitating strong leadership and communication skills. The role demands independence and the ability to think critically while working under pressure and adhering to tight deadlines. The Director will supervise multiple clinical and technical staff, ensuring that the division operates efficiently and effectively.  Candidates must possess a valid means of transportation for required travel to correctional facilities and community settings.

 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of healthcare services to people incarcerated in Vermont correctional facilities.
• Manage best practices in healthcare and correctional healthcare as defined by research and standards.
• Perform executive managerial, administrative, and operational functions including strategic planning and policy development.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure ongoing compliance and reporting oversight.
• Intensively manage and evaluate healthcare services provided to individuals in custody, including driving continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Corrections executives, directors, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Supervise multiple clinical, technical, and administrative staff.

 

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 31 will be $46.40 per hour.

 

Who May Apply

This position, Health Services Division Director (Job Requisition #52843), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Aviva.Tevah@vermont.gov.

Resumes 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.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed mainly in a standard office setting, but with regular need for meetings at correctional facilities and in community settings. Although direct contact with inmates is limited, such situations may arise, creating a potential for physical assault and injury as well as exposure to communicable disease and other dangers. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel as needed. The nature of the duties may entail evening and weekend activity. Pressure of deadlines, budgetary constraints, need for program revisions, and interaction with staff who may promote different concepts and objectives are frequent aspects of the role. There is potential exposure to litigation and involvement in adversary hearings and court cases may occur.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, organizational leadership or closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience at a management or supervisory level in a health services organization; 

 

OR 

 

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, organizational leadership or closely related field, and eight (8) or more years of professional experience managing a large health services program.

Preferred Qualifications

Management and leadership experience in the correctional health care field

 

Special Requirements

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.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

 

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.