AmeriCorps Member – Smoking Cessation Coordinator

Moses/Weitzman Health System • Middletown, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Smoking Cessation Coordinator is an AmeriCorps Member serving in the Center for Key Populations’ Substance Use Health Program. The program is designed to strengthen vulnerable communities and promote access to healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, patient engagement, education, and linkage to care. The position is based in Middletown, Connecticut, and may support activities at other CHC sites. The service term is nine months, from December 7, 2026, through August 27, 2027. Members serve a minimum of 32 hours per week and complete 1,200 hours during the service year. This is not a staff or volunteer position.

The role focuses on developing and implementing smoking cessation promotion and education activities, as well as broader substance use health outreach. The coordinator will work with CHC leadership, regional and site leaders, the Quality Improvement team, staff, patients, and community providers to deliver education, support referrals, track engagement, and improve access to services. Occasional evening or weekend service may be needed for community events and educational sessions. The position requires travel between CHC sites and within Connecticut.

The service package includes a $17,500 stipend paid bi-weekly over the service term and an education award of $5,176 upon successful completion of the service term. The listing also describes a broader benefits package for eligible employees, with offerings and eligibility varying by position, location, scheduled hours, and plan terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and remain calm during a crisis.
• Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC).
• Ability to travel between CHC sites and within Connecticut.
• Ability to serve occasionally in the evenings or on weekends for community events and educational sessions.
• Positive, energetic attitude and genuine desire to work with and help others.
• Ability to work well with people in vulnerable communities.
• Strong interest in substance use health promotion, including awareness and prevention.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in public health, social work, or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Understanding of and ability to access community resources.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and develop teams.
• Experience providing crisis intervention, service coordination, advocacy, and community outreach with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly patient health education workshops, monitor participants’ completion of pre- and post-workshop surveys, and enter workshop and survey data.
• Track and document completed patient engagement activities in patients’ electronic health records.
• Work with CHC leadership to select and implement a smoking cessation intervention.
• Develop staff and patient curricula for the selected intervention.
• Implement and facilitate staff trainings and patient education sessions.
• Establish a smoking cessation promotion plan for CHCI.
• Work with Regional VPs and Deputy VPs to implement outreach and education about smoking cessation resources.
• Work with site supervisors to implement smoking cessation programs and conduct patient outreach.
• Help develop and disseminate Substance Use Health educational materials and pamphlets inclusive of different types of substance use.
• Plan and implement community events promoting awareness and education about tobacco, vaping, alcohol use, and available treatment options.
• Work with CHCI leadership to establish a smoking cessation database for tracking and monitoring referrals.
• Work with the Quality Improvement team on smoking cessation performance improvement goals.
• Conduct social determinants of health screenings for new patients and existing high-risk patients to support appropriate connections to care and resources.
• Develop a statewide community resource list with enhanced resources for patients in high-risk categories.
• Plan and implement community events promoting Substance Use Health programs.
• Create presentations and educational pamphlets for the Substance Use Health program.
• Conduct trainings with staff, community providers, and patients.

Benefits

• $17,500 stipend paid bi-weekly over the service term.
• $5,176 education award upon successful completion of the service term.
• Eligible employees may have access to health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits; specific offerings and eligibility vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED