HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64006548

Requisition No: 874565 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64006548

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006548 

Salary:  $43,000.00 to $45,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2026 

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This is a Career Service (CS) Health Educator position working for the Lee County Health Department.

This is a highly professional position with lead responsibilities for linking and re-engaging Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive clients to care in the 7 counties of Area 8.  This position will work with the current Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (HIV/AIDS) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) intervention staff to identify clients who are not in care. This position will work with the data to care team (D2C) from State health office, as well as with community partners in the identification of those out-of-care clients and those clients who have been released from the county jail. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The incumbent handles protected health information on a “need to know” basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures. Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing health information.  Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information.

Programmatic Duties:

Use available databases (CARE Ware, STARS, HMS, Provide, the Linkage module etc.) to re-engage and link HIV positive individuals who are not in medical care, not taking anti-retroviral medication (ARVs), or have tested positive but have not been engaged into care.

Contact individuals who are not in medical care, or who have been tested positive and are not aware of treatment options and community resources.  The goal is to get the clients into medical care, initiate ARVs, and work collaboratively with case management support services to ensure continuum of care.

Attend Statewide Linkage conferences and local case management meetings. Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement initiatives.

Work with the local county STD Department to ensure that HIV and STD positive inmates are linked to care upon release from the county jail. Work closely with Area 8 surveillance officers to gain information on newly diagnosed HIV+ individuals, Area 8's medical and non-medical case management staff to identify and notify clients who are out of care from their case management database.  This will also involve working with the Area Planning Groups such as the Regional HIV/AIDS Consortia (RHAC), the Prevention Planning Committee, the Continuum of Care Committee, and the Early Intervention Consultant (EIC) on patient care matters.

Miscellaneous Activities:

• Attend and participate in Linkage conferences, local case management meetings, general staff meetings and staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service/ continuing education.
• Perform related duties as necessary including public health services during a disaster.
• Maintain timely submission of EARs and timesheets.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration, or planning techniques.
• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications to include Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Work and Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in public speaking
• Skilled at listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questions.
• Skilled in written and oral communications
• Skilled at observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem; solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.
• Ability to show friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from various backgrounds and different situations.
• Ability to identify things that must be changed to achieve a goal.
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.       

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified as an HIV/AIDS Counselor and Tester within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to carry out duties.

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 Myers

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.