Public Health Substance Use Prevention Educator

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Public service student loan forgivable

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Public Health Educator III to join the Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Team. The role supports Maine communities by promoting best practices, managing grants, and providing technical assistance to state and local partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field and two years of health education experience, with occasional in-state travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact and substance matter expert for opioids, stimulants, and emerging substance use trends for the TSUPC program team.
• Collaborate with other offices and departments including the Office of Behavioral Health, the Department of Public Safety, and Department of Education on related projects.
• Increase collaboration and educational opportunities to improve Program efforts to address health disparities and serve priority populations.
• Support and provide technical assistance to state and community partners.
• Develop and manage the grant lifecycle, including research, proposal development, budgeting, submission, and post-award reporting.
• Lead relevant workgroups.
• Maintain an inventory of research on emerging substance use trends and other topics as assigned.
• Develop health education resources and provide education to state and community-level partners.
• Support implementation of the Substance Use Prevention Strategic Plan.
• Promote and implement best practices in substance use prevention.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

two years experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Public Health Educator III to join the Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Team. The role supports Maine communities by promoting best practices, managing grants, and providing technical assistance to state and local partners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field and two years of health education experience, with occasional in-state travel.