CMV and Rare Disease Advisory Council Coordinator Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: March 5, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Public Health Educator IIIOpening Date:February 20, 2025Closing Date: March 5, 2025Job Class Code:4374Grade:23 (Pro / Tech) Salary:$49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per yearPosition Number:02000-4073Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval. The Maine CDC Office of Maternal and Child Health is looking for a coordinator to oversee their work on cytomegalovirus (CMV) and a Rare Disease Advisory Council for the State of Maine. The coordinator will lead these two program areas independently while collaborating with the maternal and child health team where these topics fit in with the program’s work including newborn screening and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). This work will enable the Maternal and Child Health team to comprehensively address the maternal and child health population by working with providers and people with lived experience in CMV and Rare Disease to ensure that the program is addressing all needs. The CMV work in this position includes oversight of screening policies at birthing hospitals and by providers throughout the state, education, reporting, and a workgroup. The Rare Disease Advisory work includes the establishment of, launching of, and maintenance of a council. It is essential for this position to have knowledge of newborn health, newborn screening and surveillance, and maternal and child health. Taking initiative on new projects is critical for the success of this position, along with the knowledge and skills to train others, individually and in group settings. In this position you will prepare and present presentations and prepare educational materials and brochures. It is essential for this position to be able to analyze data and create reports. This position also requires excellent verbal and oral communication skills, including facilitation skills, and excellent customer service skills when working with internal and external interested parties. Core Responsibilities: As a key member of the Maternal and Child Health team, your core responsibilities will include: • Researching and studying health issues to develop health promotion and public health education interventions to improve public health issues for CMV. • Overseeing and creating public education about CMV to be shared with pregnant people, healthcare providers, PCPs, hospitals and the public. • Establishing a Cytomegalovirus Screening Program and working with the Maine Newborn Hearing and Screening Programs on establishing goals and activities to move the program forward. • Working with the MCH Program Manager and the CMV Workgroup to establish rules following the formal rule making process. • Working with the Newborn Screening Surveillance System vendor to develop a module to track CMV data. • Working with Maine's birthing hospitals to educate them on the new law and processes for reporting the data to the Department. • Re-convening a stakeholder group/workgroup of clinicians and researchers with knowledge of cytomegalovirus screening to review the cytomegalovirus screening program and to consider changes to the program no later than 3 years from the final adoption of the rules. • Working with CDC administration and the Program Manager to provide updates to the Legislature, as requested. • Coordinating all the duties associated with the Rare Disease Advisory Council. • Providing administrative support to the Rare Disease Advisory Council to include scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, preparing materials at the request of the council chair. • Collecting and compiling information to support council activities including data necessary for the compilation of the comprehensive plan and annual report. • Providing support for public hearings and comment solicitation regarding rare diseases in Maine. • Helping to identify existing avenues to leverage to increase awareness of the burden caused by rare diseases. • Maintaining council roster and contact list. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years’ experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred candidates will also have: • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to take initiative and lead independently. • Strong group facilitation skills. • Ability to gather, synthesize, and disseminate a variety of information to a variety of audiences. • Demonstrated skill applying evidence based best practices and standards for developing health policies. • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. 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: Please submit all documents or files in PDF format. *To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. For additional information about this position please contact Naomi Montag, Maternal and Child Health Program Manager, at (207) 441-3613. 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.