Public Health Program Lead: Substance Use Services

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium (80% State paid)

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

State of Vermont is seeking an experienced Public Health Program Manager to lead and oversee programs that support substance use treatment services. The role emphasizes program development, compliance, and grant management to ensure high-quality care for Vermonters.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to coordinate across many stakeholders. Some travel for site visits is required, with office-based standard state hours and field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Master'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 or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
• 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 two (2) years or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
• Two (2) years or more of experience as a Public Health Specialist II or One (1) year or more as Public Health Specialist III.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee programs supporting substance use treatment programs.
• Develop programs, ensure compliance, and manage grants.
• Collaborate with community partners, service providers, and government agencies.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and travel for site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Master's in public health

Bachelor's in public health/related field

Job description

State of Vermont is seeking an experienced Public Health Program Manager to lead and oversee programs that support substance use treatment services. The role emphasizes program development, compliance, and grant management to ensure high-quality care for Vermonters.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to coordinate across many stakeholders. Some travel for site visits is required, with office-based standard state hours and field work as needed.