Children with Special Health Needs Care Consultant

Overview

Join the CSHN team as a Care Consultant to provide support cross multiple sectors. Requires professional-level knowledge of human development and the system of care, on-going collaboration and partnership with families and community providers working with the Special Healthcare needs population. Goals include ensuring families are connected to appropriate resources; acting as resource for providers; identifying and closing systems gaps; assisting and informing regional program development; and engaging in complex interactions with public and private organizations. Work will focus on improving access for the CSHN population. Effective networking, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this work, as is the ability to adapt skillset to different regions of the state. Active contribution and participation on regional teams and quality improvement projects.

Who May Apply

This position, Children withSpecial Health Needs Care Consultant (Job Requisition #49429), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact adam.poulin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but require frequent travel to community sites, for which private means of transportation must be available. Public speaking and attendance at public meetings may be required. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more of professional level experience in administration, planning, or supervision in a public health, health care or human services field. Including two (2) years of experience in public health.

OR

Master's degree in public health, public administration or a health field AND two (2) years or more of professional level experience in administration, planning, or supervision in a public health, health care or human services field.

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-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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