SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64085896

Requisition No: 875811 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64085896

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085896 

Salary:  $38000 - $40000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2026 

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Job posting category Internal Agency- Senior Health Educator 64085896

Your Specific Responsibilities:

HIV Community AIDS Liaison

This is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for community focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and early intervention activities in an assigned area of the state (area 3/13).  It is a position that interreacts with the community and faith-based organizations as well as Health Departments in 15 counties (area 3/13).  The primary responsibilities of this position include addressing and facilitating the HIV needs within the community. Fifty percent of the time is dedicated to linkage to care activities. This position is assigned to and stationed at the Florida Department of Health, Alachua County and reports to the HIV/AIDS Program Administrator for the area.

The incumbent will:

•           Facilitate statewide efforts focused on HIV prevention and care initiative and programs.

•           Develop and implement community mobilization initiatives focused on communities to ensure awareness and accessibility of available HIV prevention and care resources and services

•           Advise the Statewide (Regional) HIV Community AIDS Coordinator of local initiatives and activities that address disparities and health outcomes among people of color related to HIV, STD, and Hepatitis.

•           Improve the capacity of community-based organizations able to reach and provide resources and services to people of color.

•           Submit Reports Form to the Statewide HIV/AIDS Community Coordinator on the third Wednesday of each quarter.

•           Provide input and review workplans, Integrated HIV prevention and care plan, ending the HIV epidemic plan to ensure effective strategies and activities are planned and measurable to impact HIV incidence and prevalence.

•           Coordinate cross-collaboration with programs addressing health disparities throughout the state.

•           Create and sustain synergy activities.

•           Coordinate grassroots efforts for building and expanding critical relationships with community partners and organizations in local areas. (BRTA/FRTA)

•           Work with various coalitions groups, and organizations in identifying community problems, prioritizing issues and identifying resources.

•           This position may require work hours to be adjusted to meet the needs of the community to include before and after standard hours, and weekends.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently.

            Knowledge of & experience working with diverse populations.

            Knowledge of social determinant of health.

            Knowledge of and experience working with STD/HIV/Hepatitis programs.

            Knowledge and skills using digital platforms for community engagement and meetings. Knowledge and skills conducting    community mobilization.

            Ability to apply appropriate strategies.

            Ability to be flexible to successfully adapt to program changes.

            Ability to travel..

Qualifications:

Minimum – Valid Florida Driver’s License.  Customer service skills and experience. •  Minimum of one year experience working in an HIV/STD testing and/or counseling position, working at disease prevention related and/or patient coordination/navigation.

Minimum of one year experience in community engagement, public speaking, or giving community presentations

Willing to periodically work before and/or after work hours, including weekends to organize and participate in outreach events.

Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a healthcare or human service field

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:

DOH-Alachua 224 SE 24th Street Gainesville FL

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.