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Injury and Violence Prevention Program Manager 2026-01164

State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, WY, United States


Open Until Filled
General Description
This position is responsible for managing the Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program (WIVPP) within the Public Health Division of the Wyoming Department of Health. This program focuses on reducing unintentional and intentional injuries, including suicide, in Wyoming. In addition, this position is responsible for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) grant. The WIVPP Manager assumes full responsibility, accountability, policy‑making input, personnel management, budgetary setting oversight, and coordination of injury prevention activities. This program is a key contributor to the division's mission of promoting, protecting, and improving health and preventing disease and injury in Wyoming.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

Retirement – Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options

Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Essential Functions

Manage all aspects of the Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program by developing and administering policy, procedures, and programming initiatives.

Directly supervise employees, including leadership development, guidance, and consultation.

Write, coordinate, implement, and oversee grant and contract activities.

Design and execute program activities; formulate, recommend, and implement changes.

Gather information, analyze and interpret data, applying the results to policy recommendations.

Prepare written and/or verbal reports on program performance.

Coordinate teams and provide leadership to review cases of death, including those from injury or suicide, and provide a public health perspective.

Oversee funding requirements, including writing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing grant activities.

Manage and administer the annual budget.

Interpret and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to injury prevention.

Collaborate with stakeholders and develop strong working relationships.

Design and present professional presentations pertaining to injury prevention.

Serve as a key liaison with key federal stakeholders and other groups.

Preferences
Preference will be given to a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social science, or related fields with 1–3 years of progressive work experience managing a health services program.

Knowledge

Skilled in written and oral communication, public speaking, preparation of professional publications and presentations, leadership, team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Skilled in grant writing; budget monitoring, management, and oversight; collection and analysis of data and other information for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation purposes; and report writing for multiple stakeholders.

Skilled in interpersonal communication and effective problem‑solving.

Skilled in managing a successful team, as well as managing change by creating and communicating a vision and incorporating new ideas and processes into day‑to‑day operations.

Knowledge of effective program management techniques, employee supervision, and team building processes.

Knowledge of developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles of unintentional injury prevention, suicide prevention, health promotion, evidence‑based public health interventions, public health, and quality assurance/performance management.

Knowledge of the principles of customer service (internal and external customers).

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Healthcare).

Experience: 1–2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4–6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist.

Physical Working Conditions

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

Other Information
FLSA: Exempt

The Wyoming Department of Health is an E‑Verify employer.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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