Deputy Director – Substance Use Programs
State of Vermont
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Waterbury • Vermont • United States
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Salary
💰 $39,660 - $62,320 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support strategic planning and implementation of substance use programs and initiatives.
- Assist in setting program priorities aligned with organizational goals and public health best practices.
- Oversee program performance, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and compliance with funding requirements.
- Lead implementation projects that address the ever evolving landscape of substance use programming.
- Coordinate cross-program initiatives and ensure operational efficiency.
- Develop policies, procedures, and workflows to support program delivery.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
- Represent the organization in local, regional, and statewide coalitions addressing substance use.
- Monitor program outcomes and performance metrics.
- Work with evaluation and data teams to assess program impact and identify improvements.
- Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
- Assist with grant development, budgeting, and financial oversight.
- Ensure programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health, public administration or a human services or healthcare field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public health, human services or health related field including two (2) years in a leadership role.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration or a human services or healthcare field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public health, human services or health related field including three (3) years in a leadership role.
- OR Associates degree AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public health, human services or health related field including three (3) years in a leadership role.
- OR High school diploma AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public health, human services or health related field including three (3) years in a leadership role.
- Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program performance monitoringgrant developmentbudgetingfinancial oversightpolicy developmentprocedure developmentworkflow developmentdata assessmentimpact evaluationcompliance management
Soft Skills
strategic planningleadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationorganizational efficiencycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitystakeholder engagementcross-program coordination