Assistant Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager

Passionate about tobacco use prevention? Help assist in leading the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) at the Utah Department of Health as the Assistant Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager. In this role you oversee the CDC National Tobacco Control Program Grant, including managing federal budgets, writing grant applications, developing progress reports, and coordinating continuation applications. This position is also responsible for directing strategic planning efforts with partners and coordinates annual updates of TPCP’s Strategic Plan. In this role, you will assist with program administrative functions, including supervising assigned TPCP staff, assisting with hiring and training new TPCP staff, and conducting annual performance evaluations.

Tobacco Treatment Specialist- Community

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist- Community (“TTS – C”) provides tobacco education and delivers evidence-based smoking cessation interventions to community members who currently use or have a history of tobacco use. Specific duties of the TTS-C include:

• Oversee the development of the treatment plan for tobacco dependent individuals to facilitate smoking cessation, and ultimately reduce the tobacco burden.
• Create a framework to streamline processes to ensure consistency when delivering evidence-based tobacco treatment throughout Moffitt’s 23-county catchment area.
• Increase reach of tobacco cessation resources and support to medically underserved populations to maximize community impact.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for process improvement planning.
• Work with existing and new community partners to enhance tobacco outreach and education efforts to improve treatment access (both counseling and nicotine replacement therapy).
• Deliver education regarding lung cancer screening strategies to those with a history of tobacco use and work closely with Moffit team members to provide access to available services.
• Create a comprehensive program evaluation plan that include smoking outcome data and tracking of outreach and educational efforts.

Tobacco Treatment Specialist

The position serves as the Tobacco Treatment Specialist in the Tobacco Prevention and Control (TPC) Branch, Chronic Disease and Injury Section, NC Division of Public Health. It is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to clinical and community partners, facilitating efforts to reach individuals with behavioral health conditions, and managing partnerships.

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist conducts technical assistance and consultation initiatives to assist health care organizations and providers with tobacco use screening, treatment, and referral to QuitlineNC. It also develops and delivers training for community and clinical partners to build support and capacity for systems-based approaches to evidence-based tobacco use cessation in NC health care systems and primary care practices.

The position also leads the TPC Branch’s efforts to eliminate tobacco-related health inequities among people with behavioral health conditions by working with key partners across the state. This includes working with systems that serve low-income populations such as Medicaid-managed care organizations, behavioral health systems and providers, Medicaid providers, community health centers, local health departments and community organizations. The position coordinates Breathe Easy NC, a statewide initiative that works to eliminate tobacco-related health inequities among people with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. It also coordinates the expansion of the Change for Life: Tobacco Free Recovery NC coalition to provide peer-to-peer learning opportunities statewide to promote a tobacco-free culture of care in behavioral health; monitors and evaluates progress on tobacco-free policies and tobacco use treatment integration at behavioral health facilities, and monitors any previous contracts with sister agencies on funding for nicotine replacement.

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist coordinates the development and dissemination of educational materials; updates and maintains tools and resources on the TPCB website for healthcare providers and employer; and assists with QuitlineNC administration. It is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to staff across the Department of Health and Human Services, local health department staff, and community partners.

Coordinator, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotions department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The person in this role is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating lung health programs throughout Arizona including, but not limited to, supporting youth tobacco coalition work throughout the state.  This position is grant funded.

Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Phoenix, Arizona office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the project manager to develop, implement and evaluate public health education programs with specific focus on youth and tobacco working with youth coalitions throughout the state.
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, Coalition Adult Coordinators, students, and schools to encourage program delivery and coalition sustainability as well as growth across Arizona. This includes sharing all American Lung Association programs and tools including Freedom From Smoking, NOT/NOT for me, INDEPTH/INDEPTH Online, Asthma Basics, Tobacco Basics, etc. within assigned territory.
• Work with manager to coordinate all aspects of grant project activities, including trainings, presentations, education health fairs, etc. and serve as lead for these activities.
• Help to develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program/contract deliverables.
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association
• Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.
• Research and implement best practices for education/prevention of tobacco use and working with youth and youth coalitions within priority populations.
• Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs and local youth coalitions within assigned territory.
• Provide support for Arizona program and development events, such as LUNG FORCE Walk, Stair Climb, Turquoise Takeover, and other related activities.
• Actively participate in local coalitions identified as important/necessary by the Health Promotions team.
• Participate on national American Lung Association workgroups and committees as requested.
• Provide support for annual report, awards, grants, and other activities assigned.
• Participate in and support community related programs

Manager, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotion & Education department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The person in this role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs including the training, mentoring, and technical assistance provided by the Lung Association as part of the Arizona Youth Tobacco Coalition project. Activities include, but are not limited to, leading efforts to build, educate, and expand coalitions throughout the state; regularly engaging with funder, stakeholders, adult coordinators, and student leaders; inspiring youth coalition members to engage fully and work at peak performance levels; and ensuring work is completed on time and consistent with the project’s scope of work. This position is grant-funded.

Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Phoenix, Arizona office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee implementation of the Arizona Youth Coalition Technical Assistance Grant and supervise project staff
• Ensure project success by creating and managing a work plan that addresses the needs of the coalitions and/or target population utilizing best practice strategies and evidence-based programs.
• Develop and implement youth engagement and coalition sustainability strategies
• Work with Department of Health and youth coalition members to build and manage a youth coalition advisory board.
• Develop adult coordinator capacity to serve as a guide and resource to their local coalition working to improve tobacco-related policies and practices.
• Provide ongoing training and technical assistance on policies, systems, and environmental strategies and activities for tobacco control based on community needs
• Design and implement mobilization strategies to motivate youth to be civically engaged, media/marketing strategy for youth prevention campaigns, and a statewide event strategy to convene youth coalition members.
• Engage with National Youth Organizations on an on-going basis, stay apprised of national level tobacco issues, and coordinate with other nationwide youth organization tobacco control and prevention initiatives.
• Develop and implement plans for media/marketing and statewide coalition events pertaining to traditional smoke-free “holidays”.
• Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
• Develop and submit timely reports as required by the association and funding sources, including but not limited to weekly updates in the American Lung Association’s (ALA) database, monthly management reports, grant reports and program metrics reports.
• Represent the association as a member of community, civic and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the ALA’s mission.
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth in service territory, including ALA signature programs where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

Tobacco Program Manager

The Tobacco Program Manager will work closely with the Supervisor, STEPP (State Tobacco Education Prevention Program) and is responsible for supporting the organization’s work in tobacco/substance use control, prevention, and education in schools and youth- serving organizations.

The position sits within the Risk Behavior Prevention pillar (PreventEd) of our Programs Department, supporting local public health agencies, schools and school districts with risk behavior prevention programming across Colorado and the country!

The Tobacco Program Manager will provide school-based Tobacco Free Policies and Second Chance Project deliverables support. Second Chance is an interactive, web-based alternative to suspension education program for youth who have violated a tobacco policy at school. This role’s support includes Second Chance recruitment and implementation, Tobacco Free Schools (TFS) resources development, and TFS policy implementation support. In addition, the Program Manager will support other professional development offerings, capacity building, and technical assistance.

Surveillance and Evaluation Specialist

The Surveillance and Evaluation Specialist supports the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation division and TPC partners with technical assistance around data collection, data quality and completeness. In addition, the incumbent works with the Evaluation Team on analysis and review of program outcomes, and development of data dissemination tools.