HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068743

Requisition No: 880984 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068743

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068743 

Salary:  $40,000 to $45,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position supports the Safe Kids Treasure Coast Coalition Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based unintentional injury prevention initiatives serving children and adolescents (birth through 19 years of age) in Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Injury prevention efforts include, but are not limited to, water safety, child passenger safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, teen driver safety, safe sleep, home safety, and other emerging injury prevention priorities. 

Responsibilities include developing and delivering educational programs; coordinating community outreach activities and special events; building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders; providing public education presentations; collecting and reporting program data; and assisting with grant implementation and program evaluation. The position requires coordination and collaboration with public, private and charter schools, where a substantial portion of injury prevention education and programming is conducted. 

Programing Planning, Coordination and Implementation: Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate evidence-based injury prevention programs serving children and adolescents (birth through 19 years of age). Coordinate educational programming, trainings, school-based initiatives, community outreach events, and public awareness campaigns in collaboration with public, private, and charter schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Maintain required documentation, collect and report program data, monitor program outcomes, and ensure compliance with Department of Health and grant requirements. Assist with grant implementation, performance measures, budget tracking, purchasing, and preparation of required reports and deliverables.

Community Outreach and Direct Services: Provide direct injury prevention education through classroom presentations, community events, child passenger safety services, safety campaigns, and public outreach activities. Distribute educational materials and safety equipment; provide technical assistance to community partners; maintain certification as a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician; participate in child safety seat inspection and installation events; and promote evidence-based injury prevention strategies throughout Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Work is routinely performed in outdoor environments and requires the ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, and other environmental conditions.

Community Relations: Serve as a liaison between the Florida Department of Health, Safe Kids Treasure Coast Coalition, community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and local governments. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships, represent the Department at meetings and community events, and assist with the planning and implementation of special projects and educational initiatives.

Administrative/Other Duties: Other duties as assigned. 

Maintains client confidentiality and security in accordance DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy Confidential Information.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of community resources, computer systems, and unintentional injury trends. Ability to work with children, adults and community partners. Ability to provide technical assistance and education to diverse organizations and audiences.  Public speaking, written communication, event planning, and presentation skills.  Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher), strong public speaking and communication skills, program planning and coordination experience, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with community partners.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Driver’s License

Ability to Lift 50 pounds

Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, education, marketing, public relations or psychology or 4 years of experience as a health promoter

Proficient I Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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:

Fort Pierce, Florida

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.

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.    

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.