Tobacco Education Specialist/Sr. Community Health Specialist

Job Description:

Tobacco Education Specialist/Sr. Community Health Specialist

Description

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The starting rate of pay for this position is $24.83 per hour.

The Health Department is seeking a TOBACCO EDUCATION SPECIALIST/SR. COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST to join their team. This position works as a lead member of a health promotion team to improve community health. Focusing on tobacco prevention.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Plans, executes, evaluates and has primary responsibility for at least one major community health promotion program as assigned. Monitors budget, annual work plans, and writes quarterly reports for this program. Seeks program funding through grants and other fundraising opportunities. Performs community health needs assessments, including program evaluations. Performs program coordination for designated program area. Develops and maintains community coalition groups. Recruits support from community organizations, resource people and potential participants for support and assistance in community health planning and program development. Acts as a facilitator with a variety of groups to accomplish community health related objectives. Provides training for support personnel as required. Performs literature reviews related to community health. Gathers and compiles a variety of educational materials and information. Develops a logical scope and sequence plan for possible health education programs. Organizes, implements and assures effectiveness of community processes. Plans and facilitates meetings. Develops and delivers public presentations. Attends public health functions and state meetings and may represent the department or geo-political divisions. Directly represents Division with news media interviews and at a variety of community functions.
OTHER DUTIES: Develops and uses printed materials effectively. May coordinate satellite broadcasts for meetings and educational forums. May perform general program administrative activities including report writing, bookkeeping and data collection. Performs related duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited to this position include social work, health sciences, or educational fields.
• Requires three years of experience in developing and delivering community health education programs or community health promotion related work.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : This position requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Works primarily in an office type setting. Requires some evening and weekend work; requires the ability to travel to frequent in-town and occasional out-of-town events; requires occasional lifting, up to 25# (ex: audio visual equipment, written materials). The employee may risk exposure to communicable diseases.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

Salary:

$24.83 Hourly