Communinty Outreach Specialist ll

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people across rural, southwest Alaska. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. This position is based in Bethel, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Tobacco Prevention Program Manager and other department staff to reduce tobacco use prevalence through prevention efforts.
• Conduct background research on prevention efforts and inform/partner with local/regional tobacco control alliances and relevant community partners.
• Organize and coordinate tobacco-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region, including education of adults and children through prevention-themed community events, media outreach, and classroom outreach.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships and collaborate with village tribal councils and school administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of experience in Tobacco prevention and cessation field. A public health degree preferred.
• Two years experience in any of the following areas: research, community advocacy, policy development or tobacco taxation- preferably in a multi-cultural, rural health care setting.
• Knowledge/experience in tobacco control/smoking cessation will be regarded highly.
• License, Certification, Registration: Must be current if applicable.
• Proven computer literacy, including email, MS Office tools, and relevant data analysis software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public speaking, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health issues, prevention education/counseling, social services, behavioral health, and strategies for community-based intervention; a general knowledge of health assessment, prevention, promotion, and intervention methods; public relations and written communication skills; strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; computer skills to include word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, appropriate posting and maintenance of social media sites as well as the ability to learn new and be proficient with varied software programs.
• Familiarity with social and economic conditions of Alaska Natives and history of tobacco use in the population will enhance the relevance of proposed solutions.
• Proficiency in Yup’ik/Cup’ik will be a significant advantage.

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