Tobacco Treatment Specialist – Outreach & Quit Support

HHHRC; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HHHRC in Lihue, Hawaii is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to provide intensive, evidence-based cessation services to adults (18+) including users of nicotine products. The role focuses on priority populations and integrates NRT and other approved therapies.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and health educators, participate in trainings, conduct community outreach, and educate clients about preventing chronic disease through tobacco cessation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4,000 hours (2 years full-time) of human services work experience.
• Certification as a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) or eligibility; HHHRC provides training.
• Must have valid Hawaii Driver’s License and clean abstract; TB Clearance and Hep B clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reach and provide intensive cessation interventions tailored to priority populations.
• Provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy and approved pharmacotherapy when ready to quit.
• Participate in evaluation with the external program evaluator.
• Collaborate with Hawai'i Tobacco Quitline to provide cessation services.
• Attend trainings to increase staff knowledge and build program capacity.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Autonomous work

Education

High School diploma/GED + 4,000 hours human services work experience

Associate degree + 2,000 hours human services work experience

Job description

HHHRC in Lihue, Hawaii is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to provide intensive, evidence-based cessation services to adults (18+) including users of nicotine products. The role focuses on priority populations and integrates NRT and other approved therapies.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and health educators, participate in trainings, conduct community outreach, and educate clients about preventing chronic disease through tobacco cessation.