Health Educator - Tobacco

Job Description

Job Description

HEALTH EDUCATOR - TOBACCOWAGE: $21-$23/HRWORK LOCATION: Hybrid / Field-based (Allegheny County)JOB TYPE: Full-timeSCHEDULE: Daylight hours (Monday – Friday) | No nights, weekends, or holidays!Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire a full-time Health Educator - Tobacco for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with headquarters at the Pittsburgh, PA central office. This role is a flexible, hybrid position with daylight hours. Generous IRS-rate mileage reimbursement as travel is required. DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEALTH EDUCATORAre you ready for a role where you can make a difference in the lives of countless individuals? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team? As a Health Educator, you will immerse yourself in the diverse neighborhoods of Allegheny County to share transformative programs on tobacco education, awareness, and cessation. You will help individuals connect with resources to support them in living healthier lives and provide education, tools, and cessation services to communities, local organizations, schools, and other institutions. Collaboration and equity are at the heart of your mission as you foster relationships with these groups, mobilize youth to advocate for policy change, enact tobacco and nicotine free policies, and plan educational sessions and community events. Your exceptional communication skills allow you to share the latest research and industry best practices to diverse audiences to create a call to action and a shared vision for a healthier, more vibrant community.QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGIONAL HEALTH EDUCATOR - TOBACCOBachelor's degree in public health, social work, health education or related field.Two years' experience working in community health or related setting.Strong verbal and organizational skills required.Must be able to work with diverse individual and institutional constituencies.Must commit to being smoke-free.Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license are required for travel throughout Allegheny County. | Travel required.CALLING ALL VETERANS: MILITARY EXPERIENCE WELCOMEWe value your service and recognize that your military training translates directly to community impact. If you served in any of the following roles (or similar), your background makes you an exceptional fit for this civilian position: Army: Behavioral Health Specialist (68X), Combat Medic / Healthcare Specialist (68W), Civil Affairs Specialist (38B), Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist (46S) Navy / Marine Corps: Hospital Corpsman (HM), Behavioral Health Technician (HM-8427), Public Affairs Specialist (MC) Air Force: Public Health Journeyman/Craftsman (4E0X1), Mental Health Service Specialist (4C0X1), Public Affairs Specialist (3N0X5) All Branches: Instructors, Recruiters, and NCOs/Enlisted Leaders with extensive experience in public speaking, instructional training, community relations, or running command-level wellness/readiness programs. A Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent military training, healthcare certifications, and community engagement leadership will be highly valuedWHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.For over 50 years, Adagio Health (AH) has provided health, wellness, & nutrition services in Pennsylvania (PA). Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients & clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast & cervical cancer screening, & preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ+ community, & anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. AH operates 9 medical offices in western PA that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, & care navigation; manages the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in 5 PA counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention & cessation; oversees breast & cervical cancer screening & treatment programs across PA; & empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, & behavioral health; positive relationship building; & life skills through an array of clinical & education programs.READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM?We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization, please complete a full application on our company website using the link: Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee, regardless of their role in the organization, to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. Employment decisions are based entirely on job-related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.