Assistant District Director, Family Services
State of Vermont
Public Health Services District Director I
State of Vermont
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Vermont
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💰 $37 - $58 per hour
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead interdisciplinary district team of Public Health Nurses, Nutritionists, Specialists, and Administrative staff to advance community health
- Mobilize and motivate staff and community partners to promote healthy communities
- Lead local public health planning, implementation, and evaluation initiatives
- Develop programs aimed at reducing chronic disease prevalence
- Engage in health care reform efforts at the community level
- Oversee emergency preparedness and support public health response efforts
- Build relationships with hospitals, health care providers, schools, coalitions, and other partners to assess community needs and implement public health solutions
- Continuously assess office and community needs and adapt strategies to emerging trends
- Travel to local and statewide meetings and assist during public health emergencies; work outside normal office hours as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in public health, public administration, nursing or a closely related field AND four (4) years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, health education, nursing or a human services field INCLUDING two (2) years in management, administration or program planning AND two (2) years or more in a supervisory role of staff and operations
- OR Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, nursing or a closely related field AND six (6) years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, health education, nursing or a human services field INCLUDING two (2) years or more in management, administration or program planning AND two (2) years or more in a supervisory role of staff and operations
- Proven success in team leadership, supervision, and personnel management
- Strong skills in strategic planning, facilitation, and community assessment
- Ability to build and sustain partnerships with diverse stakeholders
- Solid understanding of public health principles and practices
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
- Private means of transportation must be available
- Candidates must pass applicable Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate
