Community Violence Prevention Program Manager Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Community Violence Prevention Program Manager in Augusta
, Maine Community Violence Prevention Program Manager Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: March 13, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Program ManagerOpening Date:

February 28, 2025

Closing Date:

March 13, 2025

Job Class Code:

4240

Grade:

26 (Supervisory)

Salary:

$59,716.80

• $84,468.

80 per year

Position Number:

02000-4166

Location:

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

• LIMITED PERIOD POSITION

• The Maine CDC Office of Injury and Violence Prevention (OIVP) is looking for a Health Program Manager to provide leadership 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 oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community violence prevention initiatives within Maine. This position requires a dynamic individual with expertise in public health programming, community engagement, and violence prevention. This position will collaborate with other state government offices and departments, community organizations, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain programs that reduce violence, enhance safety, and improve the well-being of communities throughout the state. It will also oversee community assessments and environmental scans to support coordination and collaboration. Core Responsibilities As a key member of the OIVP team, your core responsibilities will include:

• Support community violence prevention strategy, collaboration, and evaluation
• Collaborate with community partners and key stakeholders to coordinate efforts and maximize impact
• Respond to and manage federal funding awards
• Lead the development and dissemination of reports, briefs, and papers on effective community violence prevention strategies in Maine
• Ensure programmatic alignment with evidence-informed practice and data-driven needs
• Actively participate in Division-wide activities relating to the development and support of environments that promote health and support and reinforce healthful behaviors
• Monitor and evaluate data to identify implications for short and long-range planning
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all contracts within the program
• Manage the competitive procurement and contracting process for all supported agreements
• Develop and manage a program budget, ensuring adherence to funding guidelines
• Lead public awareness and outreach to educate communities on the importance of violence prevention
• Supervise program staff, including delegation of activities and managing other personnel issues
• Participate in the Legislative Process, including preparing written testimony and delivering oral testimony, as guided by the DHHS Commissioner’s and MaineCDC Director’s Offices
• Represent the program at local and national meetings, conferences, and trainings

Minimum Qualifications:

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT

ARE NOT LIMITED TO

the following coursework/training and/or experience). A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education

• AND•three (3) years’ experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation•OR•an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing best practices in community violence prevention
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information for decision-making, program planning, and general awareness
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience identifying, implementing, and assessing evidence-based practices and programs
• Strong understanding of the social determinants of health and how they relate to violence prevention
• Ability to use data to drive programmatic decisions and continuous quality improvement Thinking about applying?

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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 Jamie Bourque, OIVP Director, at (207) 287-4624

• 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 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.