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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Comprehensive Health Planner II

Opening Date: January 21, 2026

Closing Date: February 3, 2026 

Job Class Code: 5050

Grade: 26 (04)        

Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year

Position Number: 02000-2786

Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta, ME, that allows for partial telework with management approval.

Help ensure every baby in Maine has the best possible start.

As the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Coordinator, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the health of newborns across the state. Your work will help ensure that all Maine babies are screened for hearing loss and that those with hearing differences are identified early and connected to timely, appropriate care.

Core Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide leadership, technical expertise, and coordination for all aspects of Maine’s EHDI Program, also known as the Maine Newborn Hearing Program (MNHP). You will collaborate with healthcare providers, families, educators, and partners statewide to strengthen systems that support children and families from birth forward.

What you’ll do:

Lead and strengthen a statewide public health program

•        Provide overall coordination, leadership, and technical support for Maine’s EHDI/MNHP program.

•        Regularly evaluate program performance to identify gaps and develop initiatives to address them.

•        Maintain knowledge of national best practices in newborn hearing screening through literature review, training, webinars, and state and national conferences.

Support grants, reporting, and accountability

•        Work closely with the program manager on EHDI grant submissions, including work plan development, implementation, and report writing.

•        Ensure grant goals are met, and submission deadlines are achieved.

Use data to improve outcomes

•        Conduct and manage required data collection, including:

o        Annual EHDI Hearing Screening and Follow-Up Survey submissions

o        Twice annual EHDI Patient Level Data Set submissions

•        Track all Maine newborns to ensure hearing screenings are completed, referrals are made when needed, and data and audiology reports are submitted to Maine’s Surveillance and Tracking System.

•        Serve as the technical contact for Maine’s Surveillance and Tracking System.

Collaborate with partners across Maine

•        Work closely with a wide range of partners, including:

o        Hospitals, birthing facilities, and midwives

o        Pediatric audiologists and early intervention providers

o        Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MECDHH)

o        Early Intervention for ME

o        Maine Hands & Voices

o        Families, healthcare professionals, national organizations, and other state EHDI programs

o        Maine State Legislature, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs team, and other state agencies

•        Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on newborn hearing.

Provide technical assistance and education

•        Consult with hospitals, audiologists, early intervention specialists, and other stakeholders on protocols, rules, best practices, screening procedures, and data processes.

•        Provide technical assistance related to policies, data transmission, quality improvement, and troubleshooting via email, phone, in person, or through site visits.

•        Conduct regular site visits to Maine birthing facilities.

•        Develop new educational materials and review and update existing resources.

Ensure follow-up and family connection

•        Follow up with healthcare providers and partners regarding:

o        Newborns who were not screened

o        Newborns requiring additional testing

o        Newborns diagnosed with hearing loss

•        Collect missing screening data, audiology reports, appointment information, and early intervention enrollment details to ensure complete and accurate records.

Support advisory boards and policy development

•        Provide leadership and administrative support to the Maine Newborn Hearing Program Advisory Board, including:

o        Scheduling and supporting quarterly meetings

o        Arranging interpreters and CART services

o        Taking meeting minutes and maintaining board documents

o        Serving as Board Clerk

o        Preparing required annual reports for Boards and Commissions and the Maine Legislature

o        Following established SOPs for board operations

•        Collaborate with the Maternal Health Program’s Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs team to update Maine Newborn Hearing Program rules.

•        Work with the program manager to update and maintain the MNHP website.

Advance emerging public health priorities

•        Participate in the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) workgroup, including developing and supporting implementation of education and screening efforts.

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: 

o        Knowledge of, and experience with newborn hearing screening / EHDI programs. 

o        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

o        Advanced database skills including creation, management, and integration of diverse datasets.

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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:

For additional information about this position please contact Naomi Montag, Maternal and Child Health Program Manager, at (207) 441-3613

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

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% 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 non-birthing 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.

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.

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