Provider Outreach Specialist

Health Education Outreach Coordinator

Who we are
Lutheran Community Service (LCS) helps individual and families address, food, housing, their health and other essential needs with dignity and respect. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, LCS has been serving the community since 1959. More information about the organization can be found at www.lcsde.org

Position Summary
LCS provides services for the Delaware Quitline program, an important resource to help Delawareans quit smoking. We are seeking a Health Promotion Specialist to promote the Quitline program through community outreach events. Your goal is to connect people to a resource that is free and provides significant health benefits. The area of responsibility is the State of Delaware, with primary focus on New Castle County and certain underrepresented populations. Additional information on the Delaware Quitline program: https://www.healthydelaware.org/Individuals/Tobacco/Quit-Tobacco#what-you-can-do

Director of Tobacco Cessation

The purpose of the Director of Tobacco Cessation position is to provide high-level leadership to leverage support to:

1. Grow the NC Tobacco Use Quitline called QuitlineNC to reach at least 2% of the tobacco users in NC
2. Increase capacity and quality of tobacco treatment throughout North Carolina through health system changes
3. Expand tobacco treatment benefits of health plans and businesses

This position will continue to build infrastructure to advance evidence-based tobacco treatment and cessation through NC providers, public and private health plans/payers, employers, and community groups.

One of the most important tools for this work is the QuitlineNC. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the funds of QuitlineNC and will manage the contract with the vendor providing evidence-based, proactive cessation services. This position is responsible for proactively maintaining solid communications, collaborations, and negotiations with funders. This position will promote the QuitlineNC and evidence-based cessation services to NC health care providers, payers, employers, and community groups. This position helps the Branch, Section and Division leverage adequate funds to meet the demand of tobacco cessation in NC incrementally.

The Director of Tobacco Cessation will increase the number of NC healthcare providers who offer evidence-based tobacco treatment and cessation services and improve the quality of existing services based on the national standards—-Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guidelines- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence and additional federal guidelines. This position will offer expert, comprehensive, evidence-based support and consultation regarding smoking cessation strategies to healthcare providers across the state. It will also promote, support, and help expand the existing tobacco cessation infrastructure and provide cessation models that advocate using the QuitlineNC. This position will oversee the promotion of the QuitlineNC through healthcare providers and payers and will work to garner sustainable nonfederal funding for Quitline services. This position will serve on the Leadership Team of the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program.

The Director of Tobacco Cessation supervises staff members within the Tobacco Treatment Unit including the Tobacco Treatment Specialist, the Youth and Young Adult Tobacco Treatment Coordinator and the Sexual and Gender Minority Tobacco Treatment Coordinator.

Tobacco Prevention Regional Manager (ID: 40009728)

This position will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to eight counties in North Carolina Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Funding Region 5 based on evidence-based tobacco control strategies.  The purpose of this job is to focus on the advancing initiatives designed related to the following goals:

• Identifying and addressing tobacco-related health disparities among populations.
• Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Providing resources for tobacco users who want to quit; and
• Preventing youth from initiating tobacco use.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Serves as a liaison between the State and Local Government related to tobacco prevention policy and enforcement.
• Provides technical assistance through training, facilitation and coaching within the region that works to advance policy and helps counties develop community partnerships and promote health equity.
• Plans and implements culturally appropriate evidence-based strategies to reduce deaths, health problems and preventable healthcare costs due to tobacco use and secondhand smoke.
• Promotes tobacco use cessation among adults and youth.
• Coordinates regional collaborative coalition meetings and determines the tasks involved in assessing needs, opportunities and gaps in order to set tobacco control priorities.
• Engages community leaders/members within at-risk groups to establish a shared vision and strategies for reducing the burden of tobacco use within these groups.
• Conducts assessments of the current tobacco control environment in counties throughout the region to identify evidence of current policies and regulations, and to identify needs, gaps and opportunities;
• Coordinates the development of an Annual Action Plan; ensures activities in the annual plan addresses and evaluates progress, coordinates with vulnerable populations and decision makers on the regional level.
• Identifies target populations and assesses needs and resources.
• Collaborates with community partners on educational efforts to reduce youth access to all tobacco products in retail settings.
• Works with schools to promote available best practice interventions and curriculum for tobacco use prevention and the risks of e-cigarette use.
• Promotes comprehensive tobacco-free environments for: childcare centers, schools, community colleges and universities, parks and other youth frequented venues.
• Performs additional related work as assigned.

Tobacco Health Disparities Coordinator

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section is recruiting for a Tobacco Health Disparities Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) evaluates and recommends program priorities to achieve state program goals or to meet funding requirements.

In this position, you will lead, and coordinate activities related to eliminating disparities caused by commercial tobacco products. This includes managing the federal grant CDC Building Capacity to Reduce the Burden of Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products and providing technical support for organizations funded through the Public Health Equity grant program. You will administer all grants and contracts required with OHA-PHD’s federal funding agreement with CDC. You will determine statewide policies, procedures, and priorities consistent with the mission and policies of the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (OHA-PHD), the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The position recommends legislative concepts and policy solutions to address chronic disease prevention elimination of health disparities related to commercial tobacco use. This position provides strategic coordination and assistance to community-based organizations, Local Public Health Authorities, other OHA Programs and Divisions, and state and national partner organizations to support development, implementation, and enforcement of local and state policies to address commercial tobacco prevention and cessation.

FDA Tobacco Enforcement Specialist

Position Summary

As the Tobacco Enforcement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) State Program Coordinator and Underage Purchasers in conducting investigations to support the FDA in enforcing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act with respect to tobacco retail establishments. Duties include:

• Assisting in the recruitment, orientation, and training of Underage Purchasers.
• Coordinating and working with Underage Purchasers to complete FDA Undercover Buy inspections.
• Conducting Advertising and Labeling inspections in tobacco retail establishments that sell and advertise tobacco and nicotine products to determine compliance with federal law.
• Collecting all required information during tobacco retailer investigations.
• Generating and submitting observations and inspection results to FDA and State Program Coordinator for review.
• Preserving evidence according to FDA guidelines.
• Supporting FDA in any enforcement or judicial actions.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience conducting inspections or investigations, including writing reports.
• Experience providing training or technical assistance to others.
• Experience with FDA programs or procedures.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience with the recruitment, orientation, or training of youth or young adults.
• Experience with commercial tobacco prevention or enforcement.
• Experience guiding the work of youth or adults in remote field inspections and providing them with constructive program guidance.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $25.00 and $34.00 per hour (approximately between $52,000 and $70,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in the Regulatory Specialist classification and is in pay schedule and range 07/04. A 12-month probationary period is required.

How To Apply

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at DHSDPHHR@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is October 31st by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Regional Technical Advisor

Planning Consultant

This position is under the direct supervision of the Cessation Manager.  This position serves in the Cessation Section within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida.  This position requires knowledge of tobacco control and evidence-based cessation interventions, experience to effectively network with other program offices, government agencies, and vendors/recipients, excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational management skills, and the ability to work independently.  This position serves as a cessation consultant and contract manager for assigned contracts or purchase orders within the Cessation Section.  This position requires the incumbent to maintain positive working relationships and assists the Cessation Manager in providing technical assistance regarding various tobacco cessation activities.

Responsible for contract management duties for assigned cessation section contracts and purchase orders.  Records verbal and written communication regarding assigned contracts or purchase orders and maintains a contract file.  Functions as a team member within the Cessation Section.  Assists the Cessation Manager with internal and external inquiries.  Monitors activities performed by the vendors/recipients to ensure tasks are completed within the standards set by the Department.  Reviews and provides technical assistance for submission of required documents.  Processes all required documents for the Cessation Sections’ new, renewed or amended contracts or purchase orders.  Processes all requests for payments for assigned contracts or purchase orders submitted by the vendor once deliverables have been satisfactorily completed.  Travels as directed to vendor sites to conduct meetings regarding services provided in support of the Cessation Section within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida.  Participates in contract monitoring site visits for the Cessation Section’s contracts.  Immediately reports all instances to the Cessation Manager that could escalate into a management situation.

Assists in the development of reports, updates, presentations, correspondence and materials required for the implementation of various cessation projects and activities.  Assist in the development of written policy both internally and externally helping to draft or revise as needed to ensure the continued success of the management team or contract staff working in the  unit.

Provides technical assistance and training on cessation related issues in accordance to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs; Attends tobacco control trainings and conferences as requested.  Attends the Florida State University Tobacco Cessation Specialist training at the first available opportunity after employment.  Responsible for staying up to date with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s publications on tobacco control, routinely checking the Office of Smoking and Health’s website, the cessation evaluations by the cessation evaluator and overall program evaluation by the independent evaluator.

Serves as the backup support contact for the Cessation Section on cross-functional teams and special projects.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Lead Tobacco Epidemiologist

The Oregon Health Authority is recruiting for a Lead Tobacco Epidemiologist (Epidemiologist 3) to provide high-level public health surveillance, epidemiology and evaluation support to the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section. In this position you will serve as the subject matter expert to develop statewide guidelines, policies and procedures, and implementation strategies for chronic disease prevention. You will also assist with study design, data analysis, and reporting of findings from epidemiologic studies that cross program lines within the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion and represent the state on national, regional and multi-state chronic disease health issues.

Duties will include:

• Establish needs, methods, and procedures for evaluating the state’s health promotion and chronic disease prevention activities.
• Design and lead the implementation of epidemiological studies for state-funded and/or state-led projects.
• Contract administration, budget assessment, and operations oversight.
• Scientific leadership, technical expertise, and training.
• Lead others in tobacco surveillance and epidemiology such as analysis, reporting, planning, designing, and coordinating public health systems.

Regional Tobacco Control Manager

Regional position responsible for creating and implementing strategic policy, system, and environmental change initiatives with a focus on preventing and reducing tobacco use. This position utilizes evidence based best practices and policies to foster innovative programs that equitably address tobacco prevention and control in an 11 County region (Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties). Position will provide regional technical assistance through training, facilitation and coaching to advance policy change, help counties develop community partnerships, plan health communications programs/interventions, evaluate progress and promote health equity. Travel within Region 4 is required 40-50% of the time.

This position works on the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department (MCPH) Tobacco Prevention & Control Team in the Office of Chronic Disease Policy & Prevention and will report to the Tobacco Prevention & Control Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a regional tobacco-free leadership team; develop and foster a Regional Tobacco-Free Collaborative including membership representing vulnerable populations.
Develop and implement an annual Tobacco Prevention and Control Annual Action Plan.
Collect data and assess tobacco prevention and control opportunities annually.
Promote Regional Tobacco-Free Collaborative activities via media and other communication.
Ensure that activities described in the annual action plan address evidence-based policy, systems and environmental changes supporting tobacco-free norms.
Participate in North Carolina Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch sponsored meetings.
Build public-private partnerships addressing tobacco control and health equity.
Evaluate regional progress by tracking local health outcome data.
Educate school administration/teachers, parents, youth, young people, healthcare professionals and community leaders about the harms of tobacco product use, including electronic cigarettes and emerging tobacco products, among youth and young adults.
Work with schools to promote evidence-based tobacco prevention and alternative to suspension educational programs.
Work with organizations serving youth and young adults to develop and implement policy strategies to reduce the use of electronic cigarettes in policies and programs at the local level.
Educate partners and decision-makers on compliance with federal law and the importance of an effective Tobacco 21 law.
Work with partners to collect tobacco retail point-of-sale data and provide guidance around local and state strategies for reducing tobacco disparities.
Promote tailored tobacco use cessation messages and QuitlineNC services.
Build capacity for community-clinical partnerships addressing tobacco dependence treatment focusing on priority populations.