Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Health Services Consultant II

Opening: February 14, 2023

Closing Date: February 28, 2023

Job Class Code: 4385
Grade: 24 (Nurse)
Salary: $55,244.80 - $72,716.80/yr.

Position Number: 00600-0563

This position may be located in the Augusta, Bangor, or Portland offices and will require some state-wide travel and occasional overnight stays.

Core Responsibilities:

As the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program Coordinator you will help improve Maine’s response to sexual violence by supporting the SAFE program goals to: promote quality of and access to forensic medical/forensic care for victims of sexual violence wherever they seek support; promote appropriate and sustainable SAFE services across Maine; and, ensure the sustainability of the statewide SAFE program.

You will collaborate with healthcare providers, local sexual assault advocates, and other stakeholders as well as identify new and innovative partnerships to improve medical/forensic response to victims of sexual assault. You will plan and convene a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to inform, implement, and evaluate SAFE Program statewide operations.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop, organize, present, and oversee trainings.
• Manage SAFE program training and certification database.
• Provide technical assistance and serve as a resource regarding sexual assault and medical/forensic care.
• Manage SAFE program contracts and budgets.
• Monitor compliance of the SAFE program credentialing standards.
• Support the efforts of the SAFE Advisory Board.
• Identify national best practices regarding medical/forensic care of victims of sexual assault and develop programming to ensure Maine meets those standards.

• Conduct on-going evaluation and assessment of the SAFE program.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and in good standing in the State of Maine and have a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of nursing and/or delivering health care services. Preference will be given to those working in a community/public health setting that also have knowledge in the area of sexual violence and medical forensic examination care.

The background of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and in good standing in the State of Maine as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

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 Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS, is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine. This position may be located in the Augusta, Bangor, or Portland offices and will require some state-wide travel and occasional overnight stays.

Application Information:

Please submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format.

For additional information about this position please contact Alicia Hunter, Violence Program Prevention Manager at (207) 592-0315. To apply, please upload a current resume and cover letter addressing the three (3) competency areas identified under Requirements

To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

Benefits

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 Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• 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 four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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.