SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64084111

Requisition No: 852685 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64084111

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084111 

Salary:  $1,722.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2025 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and independent position that serves as a Health Educator for Florida Department of Health in Osceola County. Incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting health promotion and public health education programs, events, and activities to improve community health. 

Develop workplan(s) that align with the Agency Strategic priorities. Interprets, evaluate, and analyzes data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFFS), Florida Community Health assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS), and other reliable sources to determine priorities areas and develop programs and participate in community outreach activities to achieve plan objectives. Conducts health promotion and public health education classes, workshops and trainings for agency personnel, schools, civic groups, and the public. Prepares and distributes health education materials, including reports, bulletins, displays and multimedia content. Provides public health information in a competent and appropriate manner for the purpose of improving outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for routine travel to perform these duties, which involves visiting community partners, attending meetings, and outreach events.

Coordinates and participates in events with appropriate community partners. Assists in the securing of resources including services and educational materials as needed. Serves as focal point to educate the public on the role of the Department of Health. Documents all health promotion activities events and community meeting attendance on the community engagement spreadsheet. Acts as a resource to Health Department personnel and other health and community programs. Conducts evaluations to assess the quality and performance of health education programs to focus on annual health promotion plan. Host meetings and/or send after-event communication to community partners and/or attendees to request feddback and/or complete surveys related to the effectiveness of the event or program. Uses feedback to improve or enhance future events/programs. Serve on boards and committees, and attend meetings that support and advance the Health Department’s mission and provide updates to CHD leadership. As needed, supports community health improvement activities.

Develops and delivers health educational materials and presentations to audiences as needed. Assists in the achievement and maintenace of Public Health Accreditation status. Attends meetings, in-services and training that supports professional development.

Organizes events and programs in recognition of public health issues or other events of public health significance.

Prepares reports of activities and goal accomplishments.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Note: This position may require work and/or meetings after hours and weekends performing Health Education Events.

Information Custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and Department of Health Security Policy 3 and associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to Information Custodian, Delegation of Authority.  This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Knowledge of chronic diseases, risk factors, health education and health promotion practices. Ability to retrieve and explain chronic disease data. Skilled at oral and written communications. Ability to build and maintain partnerships.  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently. Knowledge of and skilled at using DOH approves electronic systems such as Microsoft Professional Suite and Outlook.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or health education
• Previous experience with public speaking and giving presentations to large and small groups
• Experience developing scope of works to include goals and objectives and establishing a course of action to accomplish specific long- and short-term goals
• Previous experience developing and maintaining relations with community partners
• Previous experience planning, executing and evaluation educational community events/activities
• Experience in facilitating health education programs in schools, civic groups, and community agencies
• Willing to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or day in the event of an emergency, disaster, or threat of disaster man-made or natural

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 Osceola

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.    

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.