- Monitors and evaluates youth project initiatives through site visits, phone and email communication, regular meetings and workgroups, and mailed survey instruments to assure compliance with regulations or project objectives.
- Assists Administrators in developing and presenting youth tobacco prevention and cessation educational activities and materials.
- Prepares and gives presentations on behalf of Tobacco Program, primarily on youth tobacco/nicotine use.
- Conducts site visits to evaluate progress toward grant objectives and to provide technical assistance.
- Identifies health risks and determines public health service needs using appropriate methods and technology.
- Requests, obtains and evaluates information from various sources to determine appropriate community assets and resources that support the local public health system or local tobacco prevention and control projects.
- Conducts individual telephone and personal interviews with involved parties to gather information and provide tobacco-specific technical assistance, particularly local contractors or grantees.
- Develops model youth initiatives.
- Makes assessments of current tobacco data to inform youth tobacco prevention program planning and progress.
- Assists program manager in the development of policy, codes, regulations and legislation to protect the health of the public and to guide the practice of Public Health as they relate to tobacco and smoke-free issues.
- Assists Administrators in preparing contract applications, requests for proposals and reports as requested.
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- For more information about our plans, visit: or our
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth/Adoption leave.
- For more information, visit our
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information. Qualifications
- 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;
- Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
- 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting, to include exp. in program evaluation, grant review, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups;
- Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
- Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care, health administration
- Coursework in public health field or health education
- Experience working with risk factors and tobacco control
- Experience developing partnerships
- Experience in monitoring/administering local subgrants or contracts
- Experience developing and presenting training or public speaking
- Experience providing technical assistance or consultation
- Experience evaluating tobacco control activities
- Experience working with youth
- Experience with computer software (, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Youth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator - Columbus, United States - Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Description
Primary Location
:United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusWork Locations
:Health Department Building246 North High Street1st FloorColumbus43215Organization
:HealthClassified Indicator:ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:Bargaining UnitSchedule
:Full-timeWork Hours:M-F 8:00AM-5:00PMCompensation:$28.92 per hourUnposting Date
:May 15, 2024, 11:59:00 PMPrimary Job Skill
:Public HealthTechnical Skills:Grants Administration, Program ManagementProfessional Skills:Collaboration, Consultation, Presenting, ConfidentialityYouth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator (Public Health Consultant - PN HYBRID(240004I0) Job DutiesPublic Health Consultant (PN
About Us:
The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12 , Step 1 of the 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($28.92 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($30.39) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is hiring for one (1) Public Health Consultant in the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness/Chronic Disease (BHIW).This is a consultant for the Tobacco Program and for an assigned number of local projects related to implement the statewide initiatives of tobacco prevention, cessation, and secondhand smoke. This position will provide technical assistance to local health departments (LHDs), partners and stakeholders regarding initiatives related to prevention of youth tobacco use.
Additional Duties:
What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
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Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Program Management
Professional Skills: Consultation, Confidentiality, Collaboration, Presenting
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of public health, health, medicine or other allied health field; community resources applicable to particular public health services program*; human relations; agency & governmental laws, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to particular public health program*; public health issues, policy & program planning & analysis; training & development; accounting, finance or budgeting*. Skill in operation of personal computer. Ability to define issues/problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; establish & maintain good rapport with program participants; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials &/or providers; prepare, review &/or evaluate records, reports &/or financial/grant documents; prepare & deliver training &/or speeches before specialized audiences.
*Developed after employment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.