What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tobacco Coordinator position at Phoenix Houses of Texas Inc?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to all components of the above position summary the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities are essential to successful performance in this position:
1) Conducts on-site, voluntary compliance checks with tobacco and e-cigarette retailers in the region to ensure retailers adhere to all protocols established by the Texas Comptroller's Office related to minor access to tobacco, permits, and required signage.
2) Provides education to tobacco retailers in the region that require additional information on the most current tobacco laws, especially as they pertain to access for people under 21.
3) Reports violations to local law enforcement or local comptroller office; conducts follow-up, voluntary compliance checks with all tobacco retailers who have been cited for tobacco-related violations; and provides informational materials regarding Texas tobacco laws.
4) Coordinates with other providers and community stakeholders on tobacco compliance activities.
5) Provides education to persons under the age of 21 who are cited for possession of tobacco products.
6) Attends and participates in the local school, community, staff, and other meetings in accordance with program needs.
7) Adheres to the professional ethics and conduct of standards as established by Phoenix House policies.
8) Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
9) Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
10) Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
11) Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent in this position has no supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS
- Degree in education, social work, or related field preferred.
- Certified Prevention Specialist designation preferred
- Two years' experience working with youth in chemical dependency prevention, intervention, or treatment setting. One year of experience working with families is preferred for programs with family programs.
- Must maintain a valid Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
- Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For: Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
- Proficiency in MS Office systems
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with youth, team members, parents, and community contacts.
- Ability to effectively present material to facilitate learning and life skill development in youth
- Ability to effectively manage classroom while presenting educational material
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with participants
- Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
- Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with participants and families of various backgrounds