OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64964591

Requisition No: 850834 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64964591

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964591 

Salary:  $17 to $21/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2025 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The Health Educator will support FDOH programs and providers through an integrated and strategic approach to community outreach and  projects directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families and the community and will utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyle and physical abilities.

Works with a multi-divisional team, community partners and residents in identifying needs, providing education, referral and in collaboration with all entities develop initiatives for implementation to improve program services. Advocating on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; ensuring that people are informed of available health department and community programs and services and are assisted in the utilization of those services. Performs comprehensive individual and family assessments of basic needs including food, housing, income, resources and supports, and access to health care and provide linkage to these services.

Provides support for the  Injury Prevention programs and Safe Kids Florida – Volusia/Flagler Local Coalition.  Assists with implementation of associated outreach events and initiatives, submitting reports and meeting grant deliverables. Assists with stakeholder sponsorship and marketing opportunities.  Assists with scheduling and coordinating outreach events, complies with grant deliverables, and provides timely reports upon request.  Conducts and/or oversees presentations on Safe Kids and injury prevention programs and provides data to a wide range of audiences.

Responsible for updating the outreach calendar to include all internal and external requests for participation in events and for purchaseing for Community Health programs.

Submit time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame.

Complete  all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.

Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster

This position will require working some nights and weekends.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned work and prioritize work duties as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have ability to plan, organize and complete assigned work and prioritize work duties as needed

Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License

Musr be willing to work some nights and weekends to attend outreachs and events

Preferred -

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based business software applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health - 421 S Keech Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.