Make a Difference Through Prevention

The Culture, Experience and Community Health team at UVM Health is seeking a passionate and collaborative Prevention Coordinator to support community-wide efforts across the UVM Medical Center service area that promote health, strengthen protective factors, and prevent substance use and related behavioral health risks across the lifespan.

In this role, you will design and implement programs that reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for youth and young adults, strengthening partnerships across Chittenden County. This position works closely alongside regional and local partners, including schools, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations. The Prevention Coordinator will facilitate upstream coalition and capacity-building activities within a comprehensive framework that complements downstream efforts of treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. 

This position supports priorities identified through the Community Health Needs Assessment and plays a key role in advancing evidence-based initiatives that advance heath equity.

Please note: This is a hybrid role allowing for remote work and requiring an onsite presence at community events in the UVM Medical Center service area. The position is grant funded through 9/2030.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Prevention Strategy & Program Implementation

• Design and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives focused on primary substance use prevention. Specifically, this position will focus on reducing the onset and progression of alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use/misuse by youth and young adults.

• Participate in Prevention Network activities and convenings.

• Patriciate in regional Prevention Coordination Team, convened by United Way Northwest Vermont.

• Collaborate with similar Primary Prevention positions serving counties within Northwest and Central Vermont.

• Partner to strengthen prevention infrastructure and localized coordination and delivery of regional strategies. 

• Align prevention activities with community-identified health priorities, local data, and the Vermont Prevention Model.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, healthcare organizations, municipalities, government, nonprofits, and community leaders.

• Facilitate collaboration among diverse partners and community coalitions.

• Represent prevention priorities at community meetings, public forums, and coalition gatherings.

• Serve as a trusted resource for prevention information and best practices.

Data, Planning & Evaluation

• Collect, analyze, and interpret community data to identify prevention opportunities.

• Use data and community feedback to inform planning and continuous improvement.

• Support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and reporting requirements.

• Track activities, deliverables, and grant-related outcomes.

Education & Training

• Deliver prevention-focused education, trainings, workshops, and presentations.

• Support community awareness efforts that promote healthy behaviors and informed decision-making.

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to community partners implementing prevention activities.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

Relationship Building & Collaboration

• Ability to form productive partnerships across multiple sectors.

• Skilled at engaging diverse stakeholders and building consensus.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a community-centered approach.

• Community collaboration and coalition-building. 

• Youth and young adult engagement.

Communication & Facilitation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lead discussions, presentations, and community meetings.

• Comfortable presenting information to varied audiences.

Project Coordination & Organization

• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with effective follow-through and accountability.

• Systems thinking and infrastructure development. 

Data-Informed Decision Making

• Ability to interpret and use data to guide planning and strategy.

• Experience tracking outcomes and measuring program effectiveness.

• Analytical thinking with a focus on continuous improvement.

Adaptability & Initiative

• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Adapts to evolving community needs and priorities.

Commitment to Health Equity

• Passion for improving community health outcomes.

• Understanding of health equity and prevention-focused approaches.

• Commitment to fostering inclusivity and advancing equity through community-centered practices.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Prevention, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in prevention, public health, community health, education, or a related field.

• Experience coordinating programs, initiatives, projects, or community-based activities.

• Experience working with community collaboratives, coalitions, or multi-sector partnerships.

• Valid Vermont driver's license and ability to travel locally.

Preferred

• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or educational presentations.

• Familiarity with evidence-based prevention strategies and public health frameworks. 

• Experience using data to inform programs, planning, or community initiatives.

• Grant-funded program experience.

WHY UVM Health?  

UVM Health is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.
  

BENEFITS:   
At UVM Health, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.  

• https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/benefits   

LEARN MORE:    

• What is it like working here? https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html  

• Learn more about our team: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-us/the-office-of-culture-experience-and-community-health

• Find more information about the University of Vermont Health here: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network