SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64051063

Requisition No: 844002 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64051063

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051063 

Salary:  $57,319.00 ANNUAL 

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR- 64051063

WIC

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a specialized and complex professional Senior Health Educator working as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the Broward County WIC (Women Infant & Children) Program. This position will be involved in the education, support and counseling of breastfeeding clients.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Department of Health and Broward County Health Department Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).

Provides follow-up breastfeeding support to WIC participants:

• Receives referrals from peer counselors, WIC staff, and local medical providers from mothers experiencing complex maternal and infant breastfeeding problems beyond their scope of practice.
• Assesses breastfeeding situations and provides counseling to high-risk mothers and infants.
• Counsels high-risk mothers needing breast pumps or other equipment for complex breastfeeding situations.
• Provides timely follow-up services by telephone or WIC clinic visits.
• Provides breastfeeding support outside the usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems.
• Keeps accurate records by following Broward County Health Department WIC Program procedure for all contacts made with WIC clients.

Provides Technical Support to IBCLC staff:

• Assists Breastfeeding Coordinator in providing technical support to International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), in the WIC program.
• Assists Breastfeeding Coordinator with after hour telephone triage high risk and medical complex breastfeeding client calls.

Provides training and education in lactation management:

• Provides initial and ongoing breastfeeding updates for Peer Counselors and WIC staff regarding high risk breastfeeding clients.
• Teaches breastfeeding classes and support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, leading groups / classes.

Assists in coordinating breastfeeding promotional activities in WIC. Compiles and summaries data for presentation at Peer Counselor and WIC meetings.

Completes leave, attendance, EARS (Employee Activity Record System), travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures. Attends monthly staff meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
2. Current employee of Florida Department of Health includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees.
3. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
4. Able to work outside of the usual 8:00am to 5:00pm working schedule and weekends.
5. Experience assessing, monitoring, and evaluating breastfeeding clients.
6. Experience providing breastfeeding training and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum one (1) year working as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

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:

BROWARD COUNTY

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) 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.

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.