Job description

What You'll Be Doing

The Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention team seeks a Tobacco Prevention and Control Public Health Educator. The successful candidate will provide tobacco prevention and control policy guidance to an eight county region to help create and strengthen tobacco-free policies.

This role will be responsible for the following:
Aid in the reduction of tobacco and nicotine use while eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke and vapor
Provide technical expertise to an eight county region and its municipalities to incorporate more comprehensive evidence-based tobacco prevention and control strategies that will: help prevent young people from starting to smoke; help adult smokers to quit; educate the public, the media and policymakers about policies that reduce tobacco use and address health disparities
Provide robust and sustainable evidence-based strategies that will positively impact smoking and vaping rates in the region with a focus on youth vaping
Work in tandem with the NCDHHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch and Wake County Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator

NOTE: Wake County Health and Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Health and Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Health and Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health and Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs. The mission of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section is to provide a set of chronic disease prevention and management services (including screenings) for vulnerable populations within Wake County. The Health Promotion team is made up of a diverse group of health professionals including health educators, registered dietitians and a registered nurse. Health Promotion programs address breast and cervical cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, injury prevention/drug overdose education, addiction treatment & case management, and tobacco prevention. With tobacco use continuing to be the leading cause of preventable death, disease, and disability in North Carolina, this position will work with State, County and Municipal partners to create stronger tobacco-free policies within a 8 county region in effort to reduce the burdens related to tobacco use.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree
Two years of job-related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience with policy development
Tobacco prevention and control experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to present technical information in a non-technical manner
Ability to collect data and develop reports
Ability to be relied upon to ensure that responsibilities are completed in a timely manner
Ability to accomplish work objectives and to prioritize responsibilities to work efficiently
Ability to present information to individuals and groups
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing to ensure they understand the information and message
Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others
Ability to develop rapport with community leaders
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and encourage teamwork
About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm; schedule may vary

Hiring Range: $22.90 - $30.91 Commensurate with Experience

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/22/2023

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