Prevention Specialist

Overview

The Tobacco Control Program is seeking a community-minded individual to join our team as a Prevention Specialist. This position will work with partners across the state to reduce initiation and use of tobacco and nicotine at the community level. This is a great position for someone who enjoys health education, establishing networks, and collaborative problem solving. 

The work of the Prevention Specialist will include: 
•Coordination of the Tobacco Coalition grants.
•Contributing to coordination among partners both inside the Health Department and in Vermont communities.
•Fostering new relationships and connections across public health systems to strengthen tobacco and nicotine use prevention.
•Supporting Tobacco Control Program activities such as program planning, workplan development and monitoring, and reporting to our state and federal partners.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate many of the following:
•Strong organizational and planning skills.
•Experience building and/or maintaining community relationships. 
•Familiarity with community grant administration activities such as budget monitoring, deliverable review, or grant development.
•Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners.
•Experience in tobacco or substance use prevention and/or treatment, or related public health programs is a plus.

Who May Apply

This position, Prevention Specialist (Job Requisition #55615), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kristina.kiarsis@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.

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: 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.