Field Director

The AHS Field Services Division is part of the Healthcare Reform Division of the AHS Central Office team. Field Directors represent the AHS Secretary in the field; and provide leadership and guidance to support a broad range of complex human services programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services. The Field Services Directors act as a resource to and collaborate with each other, AHS Central office and district staff, municipal leaders and community partners to promote the Agency's mission, vision and values at the local level. Working in the field in communities enables Field Directors to understand the unique needs and cultures of Vermont's communities and utilize this and their Agency knowledge to inform local and systems-level change. Each Field Director covers at least two Districts. This position will serve the Barre and Hartford regions of the state and may provide coverage to other areas of the State as needed. We are seeking a strong leader with clinical expertise in implementation of team based care systems and clinical supervisory experience in human services.

This position, Field Director (Job Requisition #53094), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact renee.s.weeks@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.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with the need for extensive travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Attendance at a variety of regional, department, agency and multi-group conferences may be anticipated, some involving a leadership or chairperson role. Night and evening meetings may be anticipated involving individuals from several disciplines and advocacy groups. Employee and client situations with significant stress and emotional overtones are predictable.

Bachelor's degree AND (4) four years or more in a formal human services program INCLUDING two (2) years or more of supervisory or managerial experience.

A graduate degree.

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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