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Summary

Duties

Plans, develops, and implements tobacco use prevention programs;

Evaluates programs and prepares reports based on program requirements and state directed deliverables;

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with community partners, supervisors, staff, health professionals, medical providers, local and state decision makers, community and state agencies, and citizens;

Develops media outreach and educational materials;

Promotion of cessation through the Montana Tobacco Quitline’s;

Develops materials and outreach to eliminate disparities related to tobacco use and its effects among certain population groups such as women of childbearing age, American Indians, low-income residents, and individuals with mental health or substance use disorders;

Develops and participates in tobacco prevention and related health activities for schools and other community program providers;

Provides education, training, and policy assistance on the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA);

Investigates CIAA violation complaints;

Attends and facilitates meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings;

Conducts work in both Lewis and Clark County and Broadwater County;

Local travel is required weekly; travel is primarily local during the business day, but some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected;

Uses computer, phone, and common office equipment daily;

Performs duties and responsibilities in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner;

Other duties as assigned.

Examples of Knowledge

State and County regulations, County policies and procedures, and Public Health Department policies and procedures;

Community health and human services resources;

Tobacco-use prevention strategies;

Montana Clean Indoor Air Act;

Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program requirements.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

Prepare and deliver education presentations as well as educational programming and activities;

Use age-appropriate teaching techniques;

Organize resources and establish priorities;

Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;

Ability to develop connections or work with diverse populations.

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