HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64005915

Requisition No: 846433 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64005915

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005915 

Salary:  $1,625.86 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position works within the Community Health Improvement Section of the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Work includes promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Complex tasks are performed under limited supervision where general policies may not have been previously established and standard methods may not be available. The job requires an extensive knowledge of community dynamics and an ability to be an effective agent for change. This position will serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, and the community to make policy and systems changes associated with Chronic Disease prevention.

Promotes the Community Health Improvement initiatives among community partners, businesses, childcares, faith-based organizations and individuals. Provides direct support to community partners to ensure successful implementation of health promotion strategies. Communicates extensively with persons outside the organization. Tailors communication to the needs of the audience. Represents the organization to the public, government, and other external sources. Provides information to supervisors and fellow workers. Information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. Serves as primary for plan development in Healthy Faith-Based, and Worksites in addition to various Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) groups within the Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP). Serves as backup for Healthy Okaloosa Child Care and various CHIP groups within the OCHIP. Plans include strategies to reduce health disparities and address the social determinants of health. Completes CHIP group documentation, including action plans and meeting minutes.

Collaborates with health specialists and civic groups to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals using a written work plan. Promotes health discussions in schools, industry, community agencies and faith-based organizations to encourage policy or systems changes related to chronic disease prevention though the Healthiest Weight initiative or other Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) goals, strategies and objectives. Mobilizes the community to define and address prevention and systems change and develops partnerships to address CHIP goals.

Conducts activities to increase awareness of the impact of lifestyle on healthy weight, chronic disease and other community health initiatives. Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials that are linguistically and culturally appropriate. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Provides consultation, education and expert advice on Healthiest Weight program components and other community health initiatives, including technical, systems-related, or process related topics. Translates or explains information in a way that members of the community can more easily understand issues related to Healthiest Weight, chronic disease prevention and other community health initiatives. Assists community members to establish systems for implementing community health initiatives, such as 5210. Implements plans for Healthy Okaloosa sectors, community health improvement plan groups.

Collects and analyzes data to identify individual and/or community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs or services designed to encourage healthy lifestyles. Conducts community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of resources. Uses information and data to recognize differences or similarities and sense changes in circumstances or events. Modifies behavior or approach based on this information. Develops multiple approaches for implementing plans in a culturally competent and appropriate manner. Remains knowledgeable of procedures and technical skills necessary to obtain demographic and community health data on Okaloosa County residents. Investigates best practices to inform, educate, and empower the community regarding public health initiatives.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in operating a variety of audiovisual and computer equipment. 
• Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of Health promotion and public health education programs and projects.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of written material such as reports, memoranda, pamphlets, curricula, lesson plans and grant requests. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  
• Ability to facilitate groups and engage the community in collaborative partnerships.
• Skill in effective communication in written, oral, and electronic formats. 
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop plans or procedures to correct these problems. 
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. 
• Ability to determine the long-term outcomes of a change in operations.
• Skill in compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing needs assessments, quality service, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Minimum 6 months experience, within the past 5 years, working or volunteering in health education, health promotion, and/or community health improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid U.S. Drivers’ License

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 in Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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.