Tobacco Program Specialist

JOB TITLE: Community Health Specialist – Tobacco Program

JOB POSTING CLOSES: 01/24/2025 at 5:00 PM MST

Full Time, Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR Health Promotions Manager | DEPARTMENT Client Health Services

LOCATION:

• Can be located in Logan County Office (Sterling) or Yuma County Office (Yuma)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Community Health Specialist will be the leader for the tobacco use prevention program focusing on tobacco use and general health impact around tobacco, in the Client Health Services division at the Northeast Colorado Health Department. This roll will make an impact at NCHD and in the community through the following activities:

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Performs effective public speaking to groups of varied ages to develop and deliver informative and persuasive presentations about tobacco products.

· Participates in community events.

· Collaborates with state on data collection and other evaluation- related activities.

· Provide information to the community and schools about tobacco policy changes at state and federal levels.

· Building coalitions that drive local policy change.

Build community understandings of the importance of tobacco-related health problems.

Qualifications and Experience:

A successful Community Health Specialist will have the following traits and abilities:

· Knowledge of prevention programs, specifically related to public health practice. This may include experience with prevention program development, implementation, and evaluation.

· Experience and is comfortable with presenting and public speaking.

· Strong work ethic and passion for community health.

· Knowledge of principles and practices of coalition building and developing community partnerships.

· Dedicated to professional growth through training on best practices, evidence-based practices, policies, and procedures in assigned programs.

· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

· Demonstrating considerable knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation and following written and oral instructions.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to dependable transportation readily available for business use.

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Dental insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Vision insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Voluntary benefit options available at the beginning of the month after hire
• PERA Retirement upon hire
• 401K participation
• PSLF Eligible employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish/English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $17 - $20