Community Violence Prevention Educator

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

Apply by: March 13, 2025

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Public Health Educator IIIOpening Date:February 28, 2025Closing Date: March 13, 2025Job Class Code:4374Grade:23 (Pro / Tech) Salary:$49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per yearPosition Number:02000-4169Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

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The Maine CDC Office of Injury and Violence Prevention (OIVP) is looking for a public health educator to provide support for community violence prevention programs across Maine. This program will coordinate work creating protective environments, promoting healthy family relationships, connecting young people to caring adults, and strengthening skills in youth and young adults.

This position will play a key role in promoting community violence prevention strategies across the state. This individual will design, implement, and evaluate health education campaigns and programs that aim to reduce injuries and violence, with a focus on educating the public and key stakeholders on evidence-based practices. The Public Health Educator will work collaboratively with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other partners to create safer communities across Maine.

Core Responsibilities:

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

• Plan, develop, and implement public health education programs focused on community violence prevention, tailoring programs to address specific populations

• Lead outreach efforts to engage communities in violence prevention initiatives to include workshops, presentations and public forums to raise awareness of safety issues and promote preventive measures

• Develop and distribute education materials to inform people about community violence risks and prevention strategies, ensuring materials are culturally appropriate and clearly communicate key messages

• Work closely with key partners to coordinate community violence prevention activities and events

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of health education programs

• Provide training and technical assistance on best practices in community violence prevention and ways to integrate prevention strategies into existing efforts

• Lead the development and implementation of statewide public health campaigns aimed at reducing community violence

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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

• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating public health education programs

• Knowledge of public health frameworks, violence prevention strategies, and social determinants of health

• Ability to tailor messages and programs to various audiences

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

• Experience using data to inform public health interventions and program evaluations

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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

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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:

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.

For additional information about this position please contact Jamie Bourque, OIVP Director at (207) 287-4624.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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 benefits 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.