National Diabetes Prevention Program Specialist

Salary: $24.59 - $39.02 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39570
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 6345 DHHS Building Resilient Inclusive Communities - BRIC
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 12/11/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Bryan Fewell, bfewell@utah.gov,
# of Openings: 1
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Schedule Code Description: There is no probationary period for this position. DHRM rules apply.
Location: Cannon Health Building288 North 1460 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84116The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is proud to offer tobacco free campuses.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Do you have experience in public health? Are you ready to work with Utah's thirteen local health departments (LHDs), non-profits, healthcare systems and other partners to prevent type 2 diabetes in Utah? If this is you, then The Office of Health Promotion and Prevention (OHPP) within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) needs you to as a National Diabetes Health Program Specialist. In this role, you will be assigned to support the Healthy Environments Active Living (HEAL) Program carrying out activities related to Diabetes Prevention.
The HEAL Program's goals include preventing obesity, diabetes, and heart disease and stroke and reducing health disparities through policy, system and environmental changes. The incumbent will support multiple projects related to type 2 Diabetes Prevention and will rely on extensive collaboration with partners and stakeholders. You will work primarily with federal grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that emphasize chronic disease prevention and management.
You will coordinate and facilitate the Steering Committee for the Prevention of Diabetes, a collaborative of Utah's LHDs, non-profits, and other organizations. Additionally, you will support contractors across the state to achieve specific outcomes related to Diabetes Prevention. Ultimately, your work will help reduce the number of people with Type 2 diabetes throughout the state.
This position involves facilitating large groups of public and private partners, developing and executing quality improvement initiatives in health systems and clinics, and supporting the National Diabetes Prevention Program through a variety of initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships. You will make a difference from day one!
Notes:

• Occasional travel for this position is required.
• Remote work is available for this position but you must be able to work in-office at least two days per week and as otherwise needed/required.
• With the exception of official State of Utah Business or with prior approval through proper channels, all work must be physically completed from within State of Utah boundaries.
• Current funding for this position runs through July 2024. This position may be extended / become permanent based on Agency need.
• Continued employment in this position is dependant upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting screening background check. This will be provided at no cost to you. Click here for further information on this DHHS policy.

Principle Duties:
As our National Diabetes Health Program Specialist, you will:

• Facilitate the Steering Committee for the Prevention of Diabetes to develop streamlined, cohesive and impactful statewide efforts to prevent diabetes.
• Provide training and technical support to LHDs around prediabetes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
• Identify new and innovative opportunities to prevent diabetes and initiate new statewide efforts.
• Conduct outreach to public, private and non-profit partner organizations.
• Support data collection relevant to activities.
• Represent the HEAL Program and DHHS in the community.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations that share similar goals.
• May serve as a liaison between HEAL and LHDs, duties of which include supporting LHDs with monthly and annual reporting, assisting with contract negotiations, onboarding and training new staff, and serving as a resource for questions from LHDs.

Our Ideal Candidate Has/Is:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in public health, health education.
• A strong public speaking ability and is comfortable facilitating discussions with groups of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and adhere to quick turnarounds.
• Comfortable with abstract projects and soft deadlines.
• Willing to initiate contact and collaborate with other organizations.
• Able to work well on a team / various teams.
• Able to explain complex information concisely and accurately.
• The ability to organize and summarize evaluation information in a clear and concise manner.
• The ability to create or update public health information in plain language to be read by the public.
• Familiarity with principles of health equity, social determinants of health, etc.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated

Preference May Be Given to Applicants That Have/Are:

• At least one year of experience managing, coordinating, or supporting public health programs or initiatives, ideally related to chronic conditions.
• At least one year of experience convening with partners from multiple organizations.
• At least two years facilitating various groups.
• At least one year of experience managing, coordinating, or supporting public health programs or initiatives, ideally related to chronic conditions.
• At least two years of experience working with Public Health or other related field areas.
• At least a Master's Degree in public health, health education, or related field.
• A trained lifestyle coach and facilitated with at least one full cohort of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP).
• Bilingual experience. Spanish as a second language is a BIG plus!

Why You Should Join Our Team and About the Agency:
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals, you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer. To learn more about the Utah Department of Health, click here.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

• The typical office setting for this job is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. However, you may encounter some risks that are associated with any office setting, for example, the safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The schedule can be flexed based on work section coordination and approval.

Physical Requirements:

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Failure to answer the application questions appropriately may result in disqualification.Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history otherwise you may not receive credit. "See work history" is not an acceptable answer to any question.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the statements above.

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Do you understand that you will be required to work in-office at least two days per week? Are you willing to meet this requirement and also work in-office whenever else required?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to travel as required?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in public health?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have overseeing or managing a health program, project or contract?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

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Is the experience that you have overseeing or managing a health program, project or contract related to chronic conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with Diabetes Prevention or self-management based health programs?

• Yes
• No

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How much experience do you have facilitating groups?

• Less Than 2 Years
• Over 2 Years

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Do you have at least one year of experience working with partners from multiple organizations?

• Yes
• No

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While not a requirement for this position, you will interact with many individuals who speak Spanish. Please rate your proficiency in the Spanish language.

• I am not fluent in and have no Spanish language skills.
• I possess basic skills when it comes to the Spanish language
• I have a moderate understanding of the Spanish language
• I am fluent in Spanish

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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• None
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Doctorate

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Please select the field your degree is in.

• Not listed
• Public Health
• Health Education
• Other related field (Public Policy, Nutrition, Nursing)

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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
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