District Public Health Educator

　　Maine, ME | Community & Social Services | Full-time | Partially remote

　　Apply by: Feb. 9, 2024

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　　Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Public Health Educator IIIOpening Date: January 24, 2024Closing Date: February 9, 2024Job Class Code: 4374

　　Grade: 04-23 (Pro/Tech)

　　Salary: $47,840 - $65,542.40 / yr.Position Number: 2000-3941 Location: Ellsworth or Machias

　　Limited Period Position

　　Position Location: This is a full-time Limited Period Position located in the assigned public health district. Please identify the preferred office in your cover letter. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

　　The Division of Public Health Systems includes District Public Health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, and the Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics.

　　Join Maine CDC’s District Public Health team and help address public health issues in communities where you live!

　　This position will work under the guidance of the Maine CDC’s District Public Health Liaison (DL), to assist municipalities, private and public entities within the public health district in implementing COVID related education and mitigation efforts. This position will respond to inquiries regarding the latest COVID 19 guidance and protocols from constituents and others within the district. This position will support and coordinate with the DL and other Maine CDC programs within the public health unit to implement Maine CDC public health priorities and initiatives. This position will assist the DL in emergency preparedness trainings and exercises within the district and support local public health emergency preparedness efforts. This position will develop and distribute district specific public health communications. This position will also convene local private and public partners at the request of the DL to help plan and implement essential public health services across the district.

　　Core Responsibilities

　　As a key member of the District Public Health team, your core responsibilities will include:

　　· Develop fact sheets, frequently asked question documents, template letters, etc.

　　· Present educational materials publicly through meetings, presentations, and written materials as directed.

　　· Attends relevant meetings, work sessions, and conferences on essential public health services.

　　· Other duties as assigned to support Maine CDC and DHHS public health initiatives within the district.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years’ experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

　　Preferred candidates will also have:

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information.

　　Demonstrated skill applying best practices and standards for health communication, page layout, and information design.

　　The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

　　Computer skills, including knowledge of graphic design software

　　Knowledge of and experience with website development and maintenance

　　Agency information:

　　TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

　　The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

　　For additional information about this position , please contact James Markiewicz, Associate Director Public Health Systems at [email protected]

　　*To apply , please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

　　To request a paper application, please contact [email protected] ([email protected]) .

　　Benefits

　　No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

　　Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

　　Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

　　Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .

　　Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

　　Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

　　Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

　　Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

　　Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .

　　Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

　　Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal) .

　　Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

　　Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

　　There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

　　As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

　　If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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