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Cancer Pathways is seeking a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator for our Quit the Nic teen tobacco cessation workshops at Seattle-area high schools. This facilitator will lead an in-person group of high school students who would like to end their dependence to nicotine products. The group will meet for 10 sessions, over 9 weeks for 50-minutes each. Prior to starting the workshop, the facilitator will be expected to complete both an online, virtual training through the American Lung Association and a brief training session with the Cancer Pathways Community Education Program Manager. 

This is a contract position with a rate of $32/hour, not to exceed 4-5 hours per week – to start. All training, marketing, scheduling, and coordination with the high school will be provided by Cancer Pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, empathetic individual seeking part-time, meaningful work experience and who is passionate about helping people end their dependence to nicotine-containing products.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Present the American Lung Association’s N-O-T (Not on Tobacco) curriculum to high school students via 8-10 in-person group sessions
• Guide students through the process of quitting any nicotine product. These types of topics include addressing motivators, barriers, alternatives, stress-reduction, exercise/physical activity, behavior change techniques, etc.
• Navigate teen group dynamics and experiences with calm, non-judgemental, empathetic, and straightforward demeanor 
• Distribute Quit Kit supplies and other incentives to students, when appropriate 
• Coordinate with Cancer Pathways staff and/or school personnel to address group issues/scheduling/dynamics
• Keep in communication with Cancer Pathways staff to report back metrics and other information 
• Data collection via student and school staff surveys  
• Refer students and teachers to appropriate support resources and volunteering opportunities at Cancer Pathways
• Provide program feedback including FAQs/comments presented by students and teachers to the Program Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience communicating and engaging with teens
• Familiarity and experience with tobacco intervention and cessation skills, such as motivational interviewing 
• A background in public health, social work, education, or related fields
• Strong knowledge and awareness of the latest tobacco use trends, devices, terminology, difficulty of quitting, etc. 
• 1-2 days of availability, Monday-Friday, during school hours (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
• Reliable transportation
• A business license in one’s residing city is required at time of hire
• Must pass a national background check

Please email your resume and cover letter to the Community Education Program Manager, Lauren Bineau at [email protected].