Public Health Specialist II - Limited Service

Public Health Specialist II - Limited Service

The You First team is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Program Specialist to support our heart health initiative. This role involves working directly with program members to enhance their health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease through personalized support and resources.

Sample responsibilities:

• Review cardiovascular risk assessments (blood pressure, A1C, cholesterol, health history, and social determinants of health)
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques
• Provide personalized health coaching to support lifestyle changes
• Facilitate access to resources such as fresh produce (farmers markets/CSAs) and physical activity opportunities (walking programs, gym memberships, exercise classes)
• Manage relationships with state vendors
• Perform documentation and administrative tasks

Member interaction is primarily conducted by phone and email. This position is funded by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is a hybrid position based in Waterbury, VT. Strong attention to detail and a passion for improving the health and well-being of all Vermonters are necessary attributes for this position. The ideal candidate will have a background in nutrition, health coaching, motivational interviewing, or physical activity.

This position, Public Health Specialist II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54885), 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.

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

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.