The Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) works flexible hours "as needed". Position requires bi-lingual Spanish/English speaking fluency. The TTS provides telephone-based tobacco treatment services through the Smoker's Helpline for the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire Tobacco Control Programs. The Helpline hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 8:30pm, Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am - 3:00pm. Candidates are not guaranteed a specific number of hours to work. Shift differential is offered for positions with evening hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key functions:
• Provide proactive tobacco screening and treatment services to callers of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who are seeking treatment.
• Follow evidence-based counseling protocols utilized by the Helpline, incorporating motivational interviewing techniques.
• Monitor the status of counseling clients and update clinical supervisor on a regular basis.
• Complete accurate data entry for all service activities using our web-based database.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and in-service training sessions.
• Participate in program evaluation, outreach and promotional activities as needed.
• Conduct administrative tasks as requested to support program operations.
• Provide proactive tobacco screening and treatment services to callers of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who are seeking treatment.
• Follow evidence-based counseling protocols utilized by the Helpline, incorporating motivational interviewing techniques.
• Monitor the status of counseling clients and update clinical supervisor on a regular basis.
• Complete accurate data entry for all service activities using our web-based database.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and in-service training sessions.
• Participate in program evaluation, outreach and promotional activities as needed.
• Conduct administrative tasks as requested to support program operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in health education, counseling, social work or a related field.
• Previous experience in tobacco treatment required. Tobacco treatment certification preferred.
• Competitive candidates will possess excellent written and verbal skills, organizational skills, computer skills, and a strong telephone manner.
• Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and a desire to work autonomously.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online at: www.jsi.com, type in Bilingual Tobacco Treatment Specialist in Search box. No phone calls, principals only please.
• Previous experience in tobacco treatment required. Tobacco treatment certification preferred.
• Competitive candidates will possess excellent written and verbal skills, organizational skills, computer skills, and a strong telephone manner.
• Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and a desire to work autonomously.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online at: www.jsi.com, type in Bilingual Tobacco Treatment Specialist in Search box. No phone calls, principals only please.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online.
Bilingual Tobacco Treatment Specialist-- Boston, MA
