HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64063796

Requisition No: 870480 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64063796

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64063796 

Salary:  $43,000 to $46,999.94 

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position involves work in Drug Free Hendry, Heart Health Plus, and Healthy Communities under Community Health Promotion. This position is responsible for promoting and coordinating activities to advance health resources and improve health outcomes for residents through partnerships, project planning, and implementation of projects that promote community health and chronic disease prevention.
•  Implementation and facilitation of the Heart Health Plus Program (a CDC community-based blood pressure self-monitoring program)
•  Provide information and resources regarding substance use through the Drug Free Hendry program
•  Collaborate with The Prevention Alliance of Southwest Florida to promote a substance-free community 

•  Collaborate and engage with community partners in diverse settings (social service agencies, schools, community-based organizations, workplaces, etc.) to implement community health and chronic 
disease prevention programs

•  Assist with the implementation of the Healthy Communities Program (a CDC program that supports communities with reducing chronic diseases by changing the places and organizations that touch people’s lives)
•  Research and compile data on community health needs and barriers to achieving health among diverse groups (needs assessments and action plans). This includes information related to the community health needs of Hendry and Glades Counties, barriers to achieving community health, best practices for addressing barriers to achieve health

•  Develop and submit program workplans, biannual reports, annual reports, success stories, and other documents as required, within established deadline
•  Monitor and evaluate progress on program plan objectives
•  Attend outreach and community engagement activities to promote Drug Free Hendry and Heart Health Plus programs
•  Assist with preparation of Drug Free Hendry and Heart Health Plus educational materials and promotional items
•  Engage and recruit participants for the Heart Health Plus Program
•  Attend required trainings and meetings, including technical assistance meetings, monthly state-wide meetings, and quarterly program meetings
•  Purchase of office supplies and program materials (receive, organize, reconcile all)
•  Assist with program budgets as needed
•  Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
•  Ability to work with and collaborate with others
•  Ability to collect and enter data
•  Ability to complete written reports
•  Knowledge of various computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs and online data systems
•  Written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
•  Ability to build and maintain partnerships
•  Ability to interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
•  Ability to prioritize individual workload
•  Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
•  Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs
•  Ability to utilize problem-solving skills
•  Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
•  Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum:

•  Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
•  A valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
•  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health education, community or public health, nursing, one of the biological sciences, education, public relations, communications or one of the behavioral sciences & four years of professional experience in providing health education services; or master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas of study described above and three years of professional experience as described above; or equivalent professional experience.
•  Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work. Hours may need to be adjusted to meet client/program needs.

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:
LaBelle CHD

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.