Health Educator - Tobacco

Adagio Health Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire a full-time Health Educator - Tobacco for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with headquarters at the Pittsburgh, PA central office. This role is a flexible, hybrid position. WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement. ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC. For over 50 years, Adagio Health (AH) has provided health, wellness, & nutrition services in Pennsylvania (PA). Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients & clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast & cervical cancer screening, & preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ+ community, & anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. AH operates 9 medical offices in western PA that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, & care navigation; manages the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in 5 PA counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention & cessation; oversees breast & cervical cancer screening & treatment programs across PA; & empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, & behavioral health; positive relationship building; & life skills through an array of clinical & education programs. DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEALTH EDUCATOR Are you ready for a role where you can make a difference in the lives of countless individuals? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team? As a Health Educator, you will immerse yourself in the diverse neighborhoods of Allegheny County to share transformative programs on tobacco education, awareness, and cessation. You will help individuals connect with resources to support them in living healthier lives and provide education, tools, and cessation services to communities, local organizations, schools, and other institutions. Collaboration and equity are at the heart of your mission as you foster relationships with these groups, mobilize youth to advocate for policy change, enact tobacco and nicotine free policies, and plan educational sessions and community events. Your exceptional communication skills allow you to share the latest research and industry best practices to diverse audiences to create a call to action and a shared vision for a healthier, more vibrant community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education or related field.
Two years' experience working in community health or related setting.
Strong verbal and organizational skills required.
Must be able to work with diverse individual and institutional constituencies.
Must commit to being smoke-free.
Travel required.

Responsibilities

share transformative programs on tobacco education, awareness, and cessation
help individuals connect with resources to support them in living healthier lives
provide education, tools, and cessation services to communities, local organizations, schools, and other institutions
foster relationships with these groups
mobilize youth to advocate for policy change
enact tobacco and nicotine free policies
plan educational sessions and community events
share the latest research and industry best practices to diverse audiences to create a call to action and a shared vision for a healthier, more vibrant community