Tobacco Program Intern

Under general supervision from the Health and Human Services Supervisor and Tobacco Youth Prevention Specialist, the Tobacco Program Intern plans and implements a wide range of educational services and outreach activities, including coordination and oversight of youth mentoring, and assisting in the provision of tobacco/nicotine cessation services to community members. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists the Inyo County Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Program team in development of new advocacy strategies Effectively leads group discussions and activities with the Inyo County Youth Coalitions and collaborates with Mono County Youth Coalition to advance the work of the California Department of Public Health Tobacco Control Program Conducts presentations to community groups and the general public at a variety of venues throughout the county including but not limited to schools, libraries, Inyo County Board of Supervisors and other agencies Demonstrates creativity and effectiveness in promoting tobacco/nicotine prevention messages in the media and within collaborative teams Crafting messages to engage diverse populations from school youth coalitions to tribal agencies and local businesses owners Model a positive influence over the tobacco and nicotine culture of

Inyo County Tobacco and Substance Use :

Synthesize information to design effective presentations Lead group discussions and interactions regarding the prevention of and intervention with addiction issues Including tobacco, all nicotine derivatives and marijuana products Promote healthy activities as an alternative to substance use including outdoor activities Conduct presentations to community groups and the general public Assist with developing and promoting tobacco education and policy initiatives

Mentoring:

Recruit and train Youth Coalition members in the community and/or schools Outreach to youth to identify areas of interest and need, and to maintain on-going supportive relationships Provide on-going support to mentors and their mentees as needed Work with partnering agencies including, but not limited to schools, Behavioral Health, and Probation to provide prevention and cessation activities for at-risk youth Provide other mentoring-related activities as identified and assigned EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent Six months of related prior education, outreach, and/or public contact experience High School students who are currently enrolled in school and who possess a valid work permit may be considered

KNOWLEDGE OF

Tobacco and nicotine product use prevention strategies Rapport-building techniques Effective youth engagement skills Appropriate support techniques for working with at-risk youth Effective problem-solving and group facilitation skills Appropriate professional interpersonal skills Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Internet familiarity Use of media as a communication tool

ABILITY TO

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Be comfortable dealing with difficult topics under a variety of circumstances, and with a wide range of community members Deliver information to a variety of audiences in a wide range of settings including but not limited to county offices, schools, libraries, community centers Work as part of a prevention team, including adult and youth volunteers Speak to both large and small groups Interact with at-risk youth Continually seek knowledge of new prevention topics and strategies, integrating this knowledge into classes, presentations, and systems Read and synthesize information Effectively take direction from the Prevention Specialist and Program Manager Exercise appropriate independent judgment; use supervision appropriately Keep accurate, clear, and timely records, reports, and evaluations Work flexible hours including evening and weekends as program needs require Consistent attendance is an essential function of the position Must have ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, twist, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds Climb and descend stairs Frequent telephone use

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation

APPLICATION

: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT

If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION

: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION

: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.