Tobacco & Youth Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Tobacco & Youth Program Coordinator

Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic, and inclusive staff member to join our team as a Tobacco and Youth Program Coordinator!

The Tobacco and Youth Program Coordinator position will work directly with our youth engagement program and be tasked with aligning the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (STEPP) grant work with the interests and projects that our youth are working on related to substance abuse, mental health, and social support. This position will be responsible for supervising and mentoring the Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) as well as providing assistance to department and community partners on strategies for youth engagement. Additionally, this role will provide tobacco education to youth populations and community organizations as well as connect with healthcare providers to promote culturally relevant tobacco cessation materials and practices.

LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of our operations. We recognize that unconscious bias can undermine our DEI efforts, so we actively address it through ongoing education, training, and open dialogue. If you are committed to learning and engaging in actively cultivating a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity for marginalized communities, please consider applying and join us on our journey to foster a workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just words, but principles that drive our collective success.

The typical schedule for this hybrid position is Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Y our direct supervisor will be the Tobacco and Youth Senior Health Educator with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:
Youth Work:

• Exercising direct, first-level supervision over Youth Engagement Specialists, including coordinating training, providing resources, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, evaluating performance, ordering meals, and approving time off.
• Consistently attending and traveling to evening youth coalition meetings in Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park to better understand youth experiences and interests.
• Collecting data and evaluating program effectiveness, assessing community needs, and recommending improvements to program procedures and services.
• Committing to learning about and engaging in conversations on racial and health equity and disparities as they relate to the Social Determinants of Health.
• Building and maintaining diverse partnerships, establishing collaborative goals, and resolving conflicts.
• Conducting marketing efforts in partnership with the Office of Communications and Technology, including developing or refining webpages, creating and distributing educational materials, developing outreach plans, and making presentations to community groups and collateral agencies.

Tobacco (STEPP) Work:

• Supporting the development, design, and implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation programming and curriculum.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers to implement current evidence-based cessation practices and learning about the materials they currently offer.
• Researching current cessation models used in participating healthcare settings and conducting a formal best-practice scan for culturally relevant cessation resources.
• Developing, implementing, and presenting educational and informational materials related to tobacco, including fact sheets, newsletters, advertisements, web content, and talking point papers.
• Attending community engagement events to share culturally relevant tobacco and nicotine cessation resources.

To view the full job description, visit -https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Program_Coordinator.

What we're looking for:

• Be available during evenings and some weekends to attend youth coalition meetings.
• Demonstrate a passion for empowering young people and the ability to relate to them.
• Show familiarity with and commitment to social justice principles.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to and understanding of public health.
  

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Three (3) years experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

Please note:
The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$28.56 - $34.28 Hourly