Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Treatment and Prevention Coordinator

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC Tobacco Prevention and Control Team within the Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control (TSUPC) Program is looking for a Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Treatment and Prevention Coordinator to coordinate and oversee youth tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine. This position will oversee several contracts including Maine Prevention Network, Synar (tobacco retailer inspection), Maine Quitlink and MaineCare medication voucher program. This position will collaborate with TSUPC contracted vendors, other Department Offices and stakeholders on planning, developing, organizing and expanding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine. This position may require in and/or out of State travel. As a key member of the TSUPC team, your core responsibilities will include: Oversee youth tobacco prevention and treatment for Maine Prevention Network. Provide oversight of school-based treatment activities, including, delivery of school-based treatment services, institutional review board application, status and compliance, coordination of School Treatment Initiative Tobacco Treatment Specialist Orientations and training and technical assistance. Coordinate, collect, and provide oversight for partnership agreements. Facilitate meetings with TSUPC vendors for the purpose of oversight and collaboration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts as requested by the Program Manager. Assist the Program Manager in partnering with the US CDC to expand tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine. Assist the Program Manager with oversight of population-based youth tobacco and nicotine treatment and prevention services. Ensure coordination and integration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts with other relevant programming across the TSUPC portfolio. Update, maintain, & enforce the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Certification Process for the School Treatment Initiative. Assists as needed, with grant writing, application renewals and federal reporting. Research, develop, organize, coordinate and implement the latest tobacco prevention and cessation recommendations. Facilitate and/or participate in tobacco related workgroups as assigned. Collaborate with contracted vendors, community partners, Department offices, and stakeholders.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Education or assigned specialty/subject area
one (1) year experience in assigned specialty/subject area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tobacco cessation or tobacco prevention.
Experience managing contracts and grants.
Experience working with and/or providing programming and services for youth.
Experience with Institutional Review Board procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of disseminating health education information.

Responsibilities

Oversee youth tobacco prevention and treatment for Maine Prevention Network.
Provide oversight of school-based treatment activities, including, delivery of school-based treatment services, institutional review board application, status and compliance, coordination of School Treatment Initiative Tobacco Treatment Specialist Orientations and training and technical assistance.
Coordinate, collect, and provide oversight for partnership agreements.
Facilitate meetings with TSUPC vendors for the purpose of oversight and collaboration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts as requested by the Program Manager.
Assist the Program Manager in partnering with the US CDC to expand tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine.
Assist the Program Manager with oversight of population-based youth tobacco and nicotine treatment and prevention services.
Ensure coordination and integration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts with other relevant programming across the TSUPC portfolio.
Update, maintain, & enforce the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Certification Process for the School Treatment Initiative.
Assists as needed, with grant writing, application renewals and federal reporting.
Research, develop, organize, coordinate and implement the latest tobacco prevention and cessation recommendations.
Facilitate and/or participate in tobacco related workgroups as assigned.
Collaborate with contracted vendors, community partners, Department offices, and stakeholders.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value) , depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.