Substance Abuse Program Manager - Limited Service

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health's Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) is currently seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic individual to support the Recovery Unit as a Program Manager focused on recovery. DSU supports a network of community partners to promote and deliver a wide range of substance misuse information, prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs and services.

 

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, providing technical assistance to the Vermont recovery centers, subrecipient grant and contract management, and federal grant reporting. DSU is currently engaged in a process to integrate specific recovery services as Medicaid billable services. This position will support these efforts including, but not limited to, gathering information from partners on current system processes, supporting the development of the recovery services Medicaid benefit, supporting the development of Medicaid payment model and systems for the recovery services benefit, technical assistance to Recovery Service Organizations for implementation of the Medicaid benefit, monitoring and oversight of Medicaid covered services and other duties as assigned. 

 

This position reports to the Director of Recovery Services.

Who May Apply

This position, Substance Abuse Program Manager - Limited Service (Job Requisition #50585), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact nicole.rau@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel is necessary for which private means of transportation is required. Some evening or weekend work may be required. Incumbents frequently need to attend a variety of meetings with federal, state and local officials, legislators, advocacy groups, service providers, and others, occasionally under stressful conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in public health or a human services field AND two (2) years or more of experience at a professional level in public health, health care administration, or a closely related field, INCLUDING one (1) year or more in program administration.

OR

Bachelor's degree in public health or a human services field AND four (4) years or more of experience at a professional level in public health, health care administration, or a closely related field, INCLUDING two (2) years or more in program administration.

OR

Associate's degree in public health or a human services field AND six (6) years or more of experience at a professional level in public health, health care administration, or a closely related field, INCLUDING three (3) years or more in program administration.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of experience at a professional level in public health, health care administration, or a closely related field, INCLUDING four (4) years or more in program administration.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive