The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotion & Education department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.
Implement Georgia Department of Public Health Infectious and Non-Infectious Tuberculosis grants by providing statewide case management for patients with Tuberculosis needing support and assistance while under directly observed therapy. This includes providing short-term housing for homeless TB patients and financial assistance while under quarantine and directly observed therapy. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: The Lung Association does not currently have an office in Atlanta, Georgia. This position is home-based, and job responsibilities will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Responsibilities: - Provide statewide case management services for Georgia TB patients including providing alternative housing for homeless TB patients and financial assistance for those in quarantine under direct observed therapy.
- Case management services include meals, transportation for medical appointments, as well as
- identifying and assessing social needs related to mental health and substance abuse.
- Coordinate all aspects of grant projects activities, including trainings, presentations.
- Develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of grant deliverables.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting of grant activities.
- Actively participate in coalitions identified by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
- Monitor, review and manage expenditures for the Barnwell Trust funding for South Carolina TB patients
- Represent the Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association's mission. Actively participate in coalitions identified by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
- Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across service territory, including American Lung Association signature programs.
- Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
- Serve on American Lung Association's regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
- Participate in and support area events and other activities as assigned.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in public health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum two years of experience developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to areas of public health.
- Prior experience in public health, social services, public policy, and/or advocacy.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 65% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
- Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace, all employees must abstain from use tobacco in any form, including vaping.
Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $45,500 and $48,000 per annum.
Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
- Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
- Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.
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Equal Employment Opportunity The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Policy Statement It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation and training.