Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Nursing Education Consultant

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Nursing Education Consultant

Opening Date: September 30, 2026

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Job Class Code: 4058

Grade: 23 (07)

Salary: $69,742.40 - $95, 222.40 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 15% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02000-2770

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

Join the Maine CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) as a Nursing Education Consultant to serve as a key player in our multidisciplinary team’s efforts to control and prevent childhood lead poisoning.  In this role, you will make a difference for the hundreds of Maine children who are harmed by lead each year by ensuring they receive services and support to remove sources of lead exposure from their environment. Your role provides critical educational services, with an emphasis on:

•        Working with families to help them understand the health implications of their child’s lead exposure, as well as potential sources of that exposure;

•        Training and collaborating with partners, including public health nurses, around case management services; and

•        Training and supporting healthcare providers to establish point-of-care blood lead testing within their offices.

Please note, this is an office-based position with no field work and no home visits.

You will also:

•        Serve as the initial point of contact for provider offices and families when a child with elevated levels of lead in blood is identified through routine testing, including completing an intake questionnaire to guide in the investigation of possible sources of lead in the child’s environment.

•        Educate families about sources of lead and ways to prevent lead exposure.

•        Collaborate with CLPPP’s environmental specialists to identify potential sources of lead exposure in a child’s home, utilizing a coordinated case management approach, including determination of how to address new, persistent, or increasing blood lead levels.

•        Communicate to healthcare providers about results of environmental lead investigations and recommendations for housing-related interventions for lead-exposed children.

•        Collaborate with CLPPP’s social workers, other co-workers, and staff at other programs and agencies to make and track referrals to appropriate resources and other health and social services for lead-exposed children.

•        Become an expert on in-office blood lead testing and coordinate the application process and follow-up trainings for healthcare practices that would like to offer in-office blood lead testing.

•        Expedite care coordination and communication with internal program staff, laboratories, families, providers, and partner agencies for children with very high lead levels.

•        Provide trainings as needed for internal and external partner organizations and other agencies that serve young children.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: nursing education, staff development, in-service education, patient education, or consultation services.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in the class).

Possession of a certificate of Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.

Preferred candidates will also have:

•        Knowledge of blood lead testing methods, as well as childhood lead poisoning risks and exposure pathways

•        Knowledge of nursing case management best practices and protocols

•        Ability to clearly document and communicate status of case management activities to internal and external parties

•        Knowledge of and experience with using ImmPact, Maine’s immunization information system

•        Ability to effectively train and assist healthcare providers on using information systems

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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 Crystal Arbour at [email protected]

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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
- Health Insurance Coverage  – The State of Maine pays  85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value) , depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fbhr%2Foeh%2Fbenefits%2Fsom-health-plan%2Fpremium-rates&data=04%7C01%7CMeghan.Jellison%40maine.gov%7C883b6efb0f594829332108d9bb182364%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637746534616178864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=X4Bbmjj0Zm0NX9jGAp%2F77R8TX9NZMk9PDe%2FmWVYS2ws%3D&reserved=0)   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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit).
- Dental Insurance  – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan  – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).
- 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 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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters).
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/Saving_for_Retirement) through payroll deductions.

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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