Title:  Public Health Specialist II: Overdose Prevention FR CARA - Limited Service

Overview

Are you passionate about working with community partners, and being a part of Vermont's effort in addressing the opioid crisis? The Public Health Specialist: Overdose Prevention First Responder Coordinator is a position in the Division of Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Injury Prevention. Position is responsible for the oversight, implementation, administration, coordination, and quality control of the Vermont First Responders Emergency Opioid Response Program.

The Vermont Emergency Opioid Response program is working to enhance the vital work of First Responders and communities' ability to safely provide emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses as well as increase the rate of referrals to treatment and recovery in Vermont rural communities with low access to naloxone and high burden of opioid injury and deaths. This coordinator will be responsible for planning assessment, coordinating plan activities and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance and education and quality assurance for the program. This position is a great opportunity for a candidate passionate about first responders, public health and overdose prevention.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Specialist II: Overdose Prevention FR CARA - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51733), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

Level I: Job Requisition #51705

Level II: Job Requisition #51733

Level III: Job Requisition #51734

If you would like more information about this position, please contact stephanie.busch@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

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 Factors

Duties 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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: 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

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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.