Smoking Cessation Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps)

Community Health Center; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One-year service term

Stipend $25,000

Education award $7,395

Job summary

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) in Middletown, CT is seeking an AmeriCorps Smoking Cessation Coordinator within the Center for Key Populations' Substance Use Health Program. This role supports health outreach and engagement in vulnerable communities, linking patients to care and resources.

The one-year term includes a 33-hour workweek and a $25,000 stipend, with an education award available upon completion; position emphasizes community education and program development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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).
• Able to travel between CHC sites and in state.
• Ability to serve in the evenings or weekends, occasionally, due to community events and educational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor pre-post surveys and data entry.
• Track and document all patient engagement activities in EHR.
• Work with CHC leadership to choose and implement smoking cessation intervention.
• Develop a curriculum for staff and patient around chosen intervention.
• Implement trainings for staff and education sessions for patients.
• Establish a smoking cessation promotion plan for CHCI.
• Collaborate with Regional VPs to implement outreach and education.
• Collaborate with site supervisors to implement programs and conduct outreach to patients.
• Create statewide resources list for high-risk patients.
• Plan community events promoting substance use awareness and treatment options.
• Develop a smoking cessation database for referrals tracking.
• Support QI team to address cessation performance goals.
• Conduct SDOH assessments to ensure linkages to care.
• Develop materials for SUH program and disseminate.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) in Middletown, CT is seeking an AmeriCorps Smoking Cessation Coordinator within the Center for Key Populations' Substance Use Health Program. This role supports health outreach and engagement in vulnerable communities, linking patients to care and resources.

The one-year term includes a 33-hour workweek and a $25,000 stipend, with an education award available upon completion; position emphasizes community education and program development.