Available Positions

Title:	Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist (part-time)
Status:	Non-exempt
Purpose:	Perform duties that support the goals and objectives of The Dubuque County Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Community Partnership.
Qualifications:	Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or demonstrated experience in community assessment and health planning.
Reportability:	Direct supervision by Community Health Education Manager.
Scope:	This position has impact on community partners and persons involved in Anti-smoking activities and the prenatal clients and clients under age 24 seen by HFS.
Skills:	This position requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Flexibility in scheduling work hours and to be available between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse individuals, groups and organizations. Demonstrated appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position with minimum supervision.
Relationships:	Ongoing communication between County and City community partners, WIC, MH and Clinic staff and Hillcrest Family Services employees.
Principle Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate activities with Dubuque County Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Coalition. a. Orient self to current activities in the community and county. b. Make this information available to others in the community. c. Be available for communicating this information to the county. d. Meet with relevant agency representatives to determine needs and gaps in the county. e. Take Dubuque County Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition information to other counties at scheduled statewide meetings. 2. Assist in the formulation and implementation of Dubuque County Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition goals and objectives. a. Attend coalition meetings on regular basis. b. Plan agenda for coalition meetings. c. Lead coalition meetings. d. Notify coalition members of upcoming meetings. e. Work with coalition members to set goals and objectives. 3. Monitor and track the implementation of action plans as identified by the Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition. a. Keep record of action plans. b. Report on progress of action plans at monthly meetings. c. Keep action plans and activities at forefront of Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition. 4. Manage public relations activities such as writing press releases and reports. a. Develop ongoing media relations/contacts. b. Send appropriate press releases as the need arises. c. Keep file of activities as published in the media. d. Attend community health fairs and projects to advertise cessation efforts. e. Maintain a log of outreach activities relating to tobacco cessation efforts. 5. Develop and distribute to key constituents written communications regarding coalition plans and progress. a. Do monthly report to County Board of Health of activities in the previous month. b. Assist in quarterly report for Board of Health to present to State Tobacco Organization. c. Provide minutes and reports to coalition members. 6. Negotiate new grant. a. Work with supervisor to update grant proposals each year. b. Work with County Board of Health to update current grant. c. Look and apply for other sources of funds and assistance for Tobacco cessation efforts in Dubuque County.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires bending and stooping and squatting occasionally. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 15% of time spent standing, 15% of time spent walking and 70% of time spent sitting. Must have average hearing and visual acuity. Is required to use a phone and have average manual dexterity. Must be able to operate moving equipment and vehicles. May be exposed to common household cleaning chemicals and noise through the clinic. This job description should be not construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instruction, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated or revised at any time.

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