Youth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator

Revision Date: 9/24/2020
Department: Wellness
Employment Status: Part-Time
Program: Tobacco
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Wellness Director
Schedule: Up to 20 Hours
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Youth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator will assist in the planning, implementing and evaluating the evidence-based strategies towards preventing youth from starting tobacco use. The Youth Tobacco Prevention Consultant will work within the Tobacco Prevention Program (YEAH) to manage the operation of the tobacco prevention activities within Kenai Peninsula School District (KPBSD).

Essential Functions

• Implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and control strategies and curricula to support the YEAH program.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel within the KPBSD, community tobacco prevention champions, and Tobacco Prevention and Control staff working across the Central Peninsula region, the Gulf Coast Public Health region, and the State of Alaska.
• Participate with local tobacco coalition to support the outreach goals as outlined in the Tobacco Prevention and Control Grant, develop and implement evaluation strategies and submit reports as required.
• Provide youth recruitment and training annually to middle and high school students to sustain the implementation of YEAH.
• Collaborate with Wellness Director and partnering agencies to oversee teen leaders in conducting outreach activities for national and state campaigns such as Through with Chew Week, Red Ribbon Week, Take Down Tobacco, Great American Smoke Out, and local community gatherings.
• Support the guidance of youth in education outreach, policy advocacy and peer education in the KPBSD schools.
• In collaboration with the local tobacco coalition, develop responsive strategies to identify trends in tobacco use.

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Light work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (Stationary position)

Walk (Move, Traverse)

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)

Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

Noise

OSHA Categories

Category II, Normal routine, involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

Computer, Fax, Office Equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle

Travel

Local

In-State

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree in Public Health, Human Services or related field preferred

Experience:

• Knowledge of current evidence-based tobacco prevention and control strategies

License/Certification

• Ability to obtain Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) Facilitator Certification
• Valid Alaska Driver's license and remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
• CPR and AED Certification

Special Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to work with diverse group of people and multidisciplinary teams

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities