Prevention Consultant

Prevention Consultant – State of Vermont

Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (in-person and remote)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary Range: $28.05–$43.80 per hour

Company: State of Vermont, Department of Health

Department: Health – Division of Local Health

Job Description

Overview

The Local Health Division of the Health Department is a system of 12 Local Health Offices, providing a public health presence in every community in Vermont. Local Health works across a broad range of public health programmatic areas, improving the social, environmental, and economic conditions that affect health and health equity.

The Bennington District Office is seeking a Substance Misuse Prevention Consultant (PC). Prevention Consultants play a critical role in Vermont's statewide system to prevent substance misuse. Working in partnership with community coalitions, schools, faith-based organizations, local law enforcement, and others, Prevention Consultants facilitate a process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of best practices for prevention programs. They also support and assist with the administration of the Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) prevention grants to community organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Using public health data and engaging with partners to identify prevention-related needs, opportunities, and priorities.

• Strategically supporting the implementation of best-practice strategies to address community priorities for prevention and promote protective factors.

• Providing regional outreach and education to partners working on substance misuse prevention and encouraging new partners to contribute to sustainable prevention strategies.

• Offering presentations on prevention-related topics to a variety of audiences, prioritizing presentations that meet DSU-grantee needs.

• Identifying and developing region-specific goals to address the needs and readiness of the local region and support collaborative solutions.

• Promoting health equity by addressing root causes of differences in health outcomes related to substance misuse.

Prevention Consultants work as part of a local team that promotes policy, community, and organizational-level strategies to improve health outcomes. They also collaborate with 10 other Prevention Consultants across the state and with the state-level Division of Substance Use Programs.

This position participates as part of a multidisciplinary public health team, including engaging in Health Department emergency preparedness efforts.

Division of Local Health – Who We Are

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters.

The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strengths, assets, and values. The division is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as it works toward eliminating health and health care disparities.

Telework

The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment that combines in-person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy.

The department believes a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy, increased flexibility, and greater work-life balance.

Mission

Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies.

Vision

All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.

Values

• Equity: Center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in programs, policies, collaboration, and workforce development.

• Collaboration: Engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.

• Inclusion: Support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves.

• Harmony: Encourage a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve.

• Data: Strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing, and use of data.

Who May Apply

This position, Prevention Consultant (Job Requisition #56049), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

For more information, contact Rory.Scutt@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted by email. Applicants must apply online to be considered.

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, will be conducted as appropriate to the position. Exceptions apply to certain current classified State employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position, and individuals exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in both standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel.

Stress may be anticipated when dealing with emotional situations involving program implementation, particularly when working with families and allocating program resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

1. Three or more years of experience in public health, human services, emergency response, community engagement, program administration, human services-related fields, or health-related fields.

2. 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, plus two or more years of qualifying experience.

3. Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences-related fields, or health-related fields, plus one or more years of qualifying experience.

4. Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences-related fields, or health-related fields.

5. One or more years of experience as a Public Health Specialist I.

Total Compensation and Benefits

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package estimated to be worth approximately 30% of total compensation.

Benefits include:

• 80% of the State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.

• 12 paid holidays annually and a generous leave plan.

• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).

• State defined-benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.

• Low-cost group life insurance.

• Incentive-based wellness program.

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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 based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, military service, employee organization membership, family medical history, genetic information, or family or parental status.

Employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions are prohibited.