Tobacco Health Educator

Salary Range: $46,000 - $48,500
Full-time position, 40 hours/week
Eligible for full benefits

About the Organization

For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

About the Role

The Tobacco Health Educator (OTC) develops and maintains collaborative relationships with regional health care providers, community, social service, and academic organizations. These relationships are used to provide health education and support services to clinicians, professionals, clients, and students on topics that promote harm reduction and healthy families. The Health Educator develops curricula on a variety of topics, including the hazards of smoking and electronic nicotine delivery systems, lead and healthy homes, as well as other topics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that align with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement
• Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation
• Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings
• Assist program staff with development of referral networks and relationships in the community
• Consult with health care providers and other professionals to assess educational needs of both staff, clients, and consumers, and develop educational tools to meet those needs
• Develop and distribute patient education materials to providers and community organizations related to the grants’ objectives and activities
• Plan, develop, and implement ongoing health education and related programs for providers and consumers, in collaboration with other Cooperative and FHI education staff
• Participate in health professional and community meetings and associations throughout the state as appropriate
• Collaborate with local health departments regarding prevention, education, and outreach programs for clients
• Assist with developing social media campaigns including Facebook and website content
• Assist with collection, tracking, and follow-up of data to be collected for program evaluation and record keeping
• Submit reports and data collection tools as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a related field
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and conduct training programs
• Ability to work well with healthcare and other professionals and consumer populations
• Ability to develop and manage social media campaigns
• Strong oral, written, digital, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of both urban and rural community resources
• Ability to develop good rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
• Valid driver’s license, car, and current insurance policy

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft & Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Plan
• AAA Membership Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Staff Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary