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Injury and Violence Program Coordinator

Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time | Partially remote

Apply by: June 17, 2025

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Comprehensive Health Planner IIOpening Date:June 4, 2025Closing Date: June 17, 2025Job Class Code: 5050Grade: 26 (Pro/Tech) Salary:$56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per yearPosition Number:02000-4167Location: Augusta

This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine CDC Office of Injury and Violence Prevention (OIVP) is looking for a comprehensive health planner to coordinate and support for injury and community violence prevention programs across Maine. This program will coordinate work focused on the prevention of suicide, interpersonal violence, and unintentional injury across the lifespan.

The Comprehensive Health Planner will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating injury and violence prevention programs at the state level. This role involves working collaboratively with community partners, healthcare providers, and local agencies to reduce the burden of injuries and violence in the population. In this position you will ensure the integration of evidence-based practices and strategies into state-wide initiatives aimed at protecting public health and improving community safety.

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the OIVP team, your core responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing and managing statewide injury and violence prevention programs, including those focused on suicide prevention

• Assessing local and statewide needs related to injury and violence, and identifying effective evidence-based prevention practices and strategies

• Developing strategic plans, identifying target populations, and ensuring programs are effective, sustainable, and equitable

• Developing, managing, and monitoring grants, contracts, and budgets for implementation of prevention strategies

• Ensuring collection and reporting of relevant program outcomes, including any data or performance measure required by state or federal funders

• Working collaboratively with diverse project partners, consumers, and providers of health and behavioral health care to implement injury and violence prevention initiatives.

• Collecting and analyzing data related to injury and violence trends, using data to assess the effectiveness of current programs and identifying emerging public health threats

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders to coordinate efforts and resources

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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

• Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage multiple activities meeting project deadlines.

• Knowledge of state and federal health policies related to injury and violence prevention

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners

• Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based injury and violence prevention strategies

• Excellent project management skills

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills

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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.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position,please contact Sheila Nelson, Program Manager, at (207) 287-3856

*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]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 Fit – 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

+ 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—receivesix 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/workplace-posters) .

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefit s for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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.