NicotineVaping Health Educator
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Job Location:
Howard, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Assist with planning developing and presenting interactive evidence-based nicotine/vaping prevention programs in the community tailored to youth and adults;
- Assist with utilizing community health data and evidence-based practices and models to stay current on emerging trends in nicotine/vaping products and health risks associated with use among youth;
- Assist with incorporating culturally relevant materials to address health disparities in nicotine/vaping use among priority youth populations;
- Assist with developing and implementing needs assessments surveys and evaluations to determine needs and measure the impact of nicotine/vaping prevention programs;
- Assist with maintaining accurate records prepares reports and assists with grant writing for program funding proposals;
- Assist with developing and providing nicotine/vaping health education presentations trainings and represents HCHD at community partner events and outreach events to the public with a focus on priority populations in coordination with Supervisor Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) and other Bureaus;
- Reviews and complies with program-specific (or bureau-specific) policies procedures program manuals and standing orders (if applicable) and provides feedback for quality improvement as requested.
- Serves as a liaison between local health departments HCHD bureaus schools and community-based organizations to coordinate and implement nicotine/vaping prevention efforts;
- Participates in relevant state and local coalitions to reduce youth access to nicotine/vaping products (e.g. Tobacco 21 laws flavor bans);
- Cultivates and maintains cooperative relationships with a variety of HCHD Bureaus and partner organizations for the purpose of planning developing implementing coordinating and evaluating nicotine/vaping programmatic efforts and services;
- Seeks/facilitates opportunities for engaging new partners to better reach youth impacted by nicotine/vaping.
- Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs;
- Participates in necessary drills and exercises responds to emergencies as appropriate keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program bureau and department;
- Completes all required trainings;
- Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Education Community Health Education or Health Science.
Experience: None.
Notes:
may substitutea Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Public Health Education Community Health Education Health Science or related behavioral science and one year of experience in planning developing implementing and promoting health education projectsfor the requirededucation.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer in Health Educator andCommunity Health classifications or Health Educator andCommunity Health specialty codes in the Public Health field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Experience working with schools youth organizations and/or community coalitions.
- Experience with public speaking and presentation including delivering engaging educational sessions to youth parents and community partners.
- Experience related to nicotine addiction current e-cigarette trends (e.g. JUUL vape pens) and the impact of vaping on adolescent health.
- Experience designing implementing and evaluating youth-focused health education programs preferably related to tobacco or nicotine use prevention.
- Experience utilizing social media and digital tools for health promotion and youth engagement.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
