HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068282

Requisition No: 856614 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068282

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068282 

Salary:  $42,500.00 to $45,800.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2025 

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HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068282

Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES

This position is Monday - Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

The incumbent an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County, represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork, in a diverse environment. As an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County, the incumbent is expected to support the organization 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 work.

This position serves as the Health Educator in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and works under the general supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Program Director. This position is assigned as the lead Breastfeeding Coordinator and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator and is responsible for implementing breastfeeding promotion. This position is responsible for the secure collection and/or access to records containing social security numbers and is responsible for implementing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at several clinic sites throughout the county as directed by the Public Health Nutrition Program Director. Duties include:

Educates WIC pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum mothers and family members on breastfeeding-related issues in assigned sites by telephone or clinic visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC agency.  Provide breastfeeding information and support to WIC mothers to help them successfully establish breastfeeding, overcome common barriers to breastfeeding, and prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems or concerns. Assess breastfeeding WIC clients who have complex breastfeeding issues and/ or concerns, as referred by breastfeeding peer counselor, nutrition educators, and/or nutritionists.  Documents all services in FL WISE using SOAP format in accordance with local agency policy and DHM 150-24. Tracks all prenatal clients and appropriately assigns WIC clients to breastfeeding peer counselors.

Trains and coordinates breastfeeding peer counselor staff and program. Mentors breastfeeding peer counselors and provides routine follow-up, guidance, continuing education opportunities, and holds monthly meetings. Assures that peer counselors are accurately documenting all services in FL WISE using SOAP format on time and maintains contact with clients by conducting monthly audits on peer counselors’ documentation. Performs quarterly observations for all peer counselors using the Individual Peer Counselor Quarterly Observation Tool. Monitors breastfeeding monthly report and submits to Public Health Nutrition Program Director monthly.

Determines breast pump loan eligibility for WIC clients. Distribute, educate, and maintain records for all breast pumps by completing breast pump loan agreement, issuance log, and record services in FL WISE system. Maintains breast pump inventory and breastfeeding supplies reports and submits to Public Health Nutrition Program Director monthly. Maintains breastfeeding disaster box inventory reports and submits to Public Health Nutrition Program Director quarterly.    

Provides at least two hours of breastfeeding training for all current WIC staff and all required breastfeeding training for newly hired WIC staff as required in DHM 150-24 and local agency policy.

Conducts infant feeding classes and support groups in all outreach sites.

Complete all required forms and reports such as Employee Activity Reports, timesheet in People First, attendance and leave records, travel expenses, etc. by the required deadlines.

Remains abreast of current concepts and research in the field of lactation and acts as a resource person for the WIC program on matters pertaining to the field of lactation by attending Coalition meetings, breastfeeding trainings, and conferences. Maintain continuing education to fulfill requirements of certification.

Attend required DOH-Clay meetings and participate in WIC outreach events promoting breastfeeding and/or WIC services using a county vehicle if needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned and within the realm of the classifications of a Health Educator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of States of Florida Personnel Rules and applicable Florida Statues. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 
• Ability to prepare accurate reports timely.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. 
• Skilled at data entry. 
• Skilled at being able to prioritize and organize a heavy workload. 
• Detailed-oriented. 
• Skilled at exceptional customer service. 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must be able to travel within the Clay County.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Education, Community Health or Public Health Nutrition
• Must have valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25lbs over uneven ground unassisted.
• Must be a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Preferred –

• Experience working for WIC/Public Health/Community Nutrition.
• At least 1 year work experience with Florida WIC

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:

Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Building 400, Fleming Island, FL 32003

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

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) 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.