Otero County Health Department - Tobacco Control Program Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Duties

Acts as program assistant to the program director in conducting and implementing the tobacco education, prevention, and cessation program

Supervision Received

Works under the general/direct supervision of the Tobacco Control Program Director.

Supervision Exercised

None

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Functions, etc.:

1. Assists in assessing community needs.
2. Assists in planning effective programs.
3. Assists in implementing programs.
4. Assists in coordinating and /providing services.
5. Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
6. Acts as a resource person.
7. Communicates program-specific needs and concerns.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, etc.:

1. Communication skills
   1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
   2. Proficient in public speaking.
   3. Computer literate in word processing and database programs.
   4. Facilitate educational trainings.
2. Community assessment and involvement skills
   1. Proficient in program planning.
   2. Proficient in program implementation.
   3. Proficient in program evaluation.
3. Agency and community collaboration skills 
   1. Organize community coalitions.
   2. Experience in community organization for multi-cultural and diverse populations.
   3. Experience in advocacy/marketing/media relations.
4. Management and administration skills
   1. Manage multiple projects.
   2. Assists with budget monitoring and fiscal management
   3. Experience with internal collaboration for agency-wide activities

Desired Education and/or Experience:

1. Associate’s degree or 2 years work experience.
2. Experience in general office work.
3. Nonprofit work experience or volunteer management skills.
4. Knowledge of and experience with the tobacco control field preferable.
5. Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention methods.

Other Special Requirement(s):

1. Current Colorado driver’s license.
2. Properly insured vehicle.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The following physical/environmental demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform her/his job.  Reasonable, appropriate accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job:

1. Requires driving and work in the field (out of the office).
2. Office environment which is often very busy and noisy.
3. Dexterous use of both hands.
4. Position involves moving, bending, walking, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
5. May require corrected vision and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Policy Requirements

1. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, and reference checks are required.
2. Employment is contingent upon the applicant passing a mandatory post-offer employment medical physical, a mandatory Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check, and a mandatory post-offer employment drug screen.
3. Verification of any combination of driving record and/or workers’ compensation history may be made.
4. No medical inquiries will be made or workers’ compensation information gathered until after a conditional job offer has been given to the applicant.
5. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

AFFIDAVIT

I certify that I understand the description of this job, the physical demands, and policy requirements as stated above.  Furthermore, I certify that I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined above.

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OCHD Executive Director Review and Approval of Job Description (pursuant to C.R.S. 25-1-509 (1)(b)):

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