Tobacco Prevention Education Program (TPEP) Coordinator

Tillamook County•Tillamook, OR

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) Coordinator is an employee of Tillamook County Health and Human Services Department (HHS), which includes the Community Health Center providing medical, behavioral, dental, and integrated Tillamook County Public Health and Environmental Health programs and services. HHS is a dynamic department with a fast-paced environment serving diverse populations. This position works in the Public Health section to reduce the burden of Tobacco Use in Tillamook County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
One (1) year of responsible work experience in a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Works at the Community and Systems levels to prevent and reduce tobacco use, promote smoke-free environments and communities, reduce the influence of tobacco product marketing, and encourage tobacco users to stop using tobacco products.
Develops a biennial program plan and budget following guidelines provided by Oregon Health Authority.
Responsible for the implementation, tracking, and reporting requirements related to the program plan and budget.
Works closely with the State liaison in program planning and to ensure grant requirements are fulfilled and programs are aligned with funding requirements and evidence based best practices.
Develops and implements initiative and policies for tobacco prevention and cessation by engaging with stakeholders and community-based organizations to collaborate in program, initiative, and policy planning, including facilitating community meetings and workgroups.
Works in the area of population health as defined by their program assignment(s) or grant(s).
Interacts and convenes community partners and resources as necessary to ensure the diverse health needs of our community are being met.
Collaborates with HSS staff, key stakeholders and coalitions for the development and advancement of health promotion programs, helping to ensure assigned programs are aligned with community health needs assessments and community health improvement plans.
Routinely attends multisector stakeholder meetings and works collaboratively with the Oregon Health Authority, the local coordinated care organization, and other community-based organizations.
Partners with other HHS staff and participates in coalitions and/or workgroups for the development and advancement of health promotion activities, including the development of systems, policies, and programs that impact community health and ensures the diverse health needs of the community are being met.
Actively participates in grant writing by researching grant opportunities, conducting literature reviews, gathering data, and writing applications both independently and collaboratively as a member of the larger HHS team.
Helps ensure all assigned grant requirements are fulfilled, and programs are aligned with funding requirements and evidence-based best practices.
Performs additional duties as assigned.