Comprehensive Health Planner II
Opening Date: January 16, 2025
Closing Date: January 30, 2025
Job Class Code: 5050
Grade: 26 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year
Position Number: 02000-3052
Location: Augusta
This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.
The Maine CDC Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (MCCCP) is funded solely through a federal CDC Cooperative Agreement. The charge from the Cooperative Agreement is to provide collaborative planning and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention, and control strategies in communities that improve the provision of clinical preventive services, and cancer survivorship. The program accomplishes this by collaborating with the statewide cancer coalition to implement an annual workplan that closely aligns with the existing Maine Cancer Plan. MCCCP works closely with the three other cancer programs within Maine CDC – the Maine Cancer Registry, the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program.
MCCCP is looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with both internal and external partners and assist the coalition in engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to implement the goals and objectives of the program’s workplan as well as the Maine Cancer Plan. This position designs and implements policy, systems, and environmental interventions that support the prevention and early detection of cancer, and the quality of life for cancer survivors. The CHP-II oversees data collection projects to inform programming activities as well as develop reports, plans, and other documents as needed to share progress and outcomes for both internal and external partners including the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
Core Responsibilities:
• Assist/facilitate coalition meetings
• Collaborate with coalition partners to implement the Maine Cancer Plan
• Assist with annual federal reporting and bi-monthly updates to the program’s federal Project Consultant
• Develop health communication products to promote cancer prevention and early detection, and to address cancer survivors’ needs
• Design and implement policy, systems, and environmental interventions that support the prevention and early detection of cancer and quality of life for cancer survivors
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
• Grant management experience
• Strong health literacy and plain language skills with an eye for detail
• Experience working in public health
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information and data into a consumer-friendly format
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of both internal and external partners
• Motivated, self-starter with leadership skills who can work independently and in a collaborative group environment to complete a project
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (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.
For additional information about this position please contact Becky Pearce, Program Manager, at (207) 287-4321.
*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.
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—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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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.
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