OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64909212

Requisition No: 843799 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64909212

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64909212 

Salary:  $25 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/17/2025 

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***OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES (OPS)***

*EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT*

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

*Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed.  Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.

**This is an Other Personnel Services (OPS) temporary position**

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists in the recruitment and coordination of local community partnerships by helping to organize meetings and conducting business and activities of the partnership. Coordinates partnership activities within the county.
• Represents Florida Department of Health Citrus at community events and meetings including but not limited to: support groups, workshops, health fairs, trainings, community based organizations and local coalitions. Assist in the identification, planning and implementation of targeted screening, outreach programs based on basic analysis of health trends and distribution among various cultural, social, economic, and subgroup populations in the community. Provides technical assistance not considered part of routine duties including but not limited to communicable disease prevention and surveillance, public health awareness, and emergency response situations.
• Incumbent will teach Diabetes classes and Heart Health. Curriculum training will be provided. This person will teach night classes for both curriculums. In addition to other outreach efforts.  
• This person will mobilize the residents, program participants and providers of Citrus to educate on methods of preventing unplanned parenting and the prevention of STDs, HIV/AIDS and rabies prevention and treatment. Provides information and other resources to community residents/service providers to facilitate the development and improvement of community health services. Serves as a resource person for technical knowledge in the field of health promotion and public health education.
• Conducts interviews with clients in accordance with established guidelines and documents relevant health history, interventions, and outcomes.
• Coordinates program activities with communicable disease staff, community health staff, Healthy Start, WIC, and other health department staff as needed. Submits regular reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on work plans. Prepares documents for vendors and ensures compliance with state guidelines. Provides materials to individuals and/or families about WIC/Healthy Start services, communicable disease prevention/treatment and healthy lifestyle and provides information as needed and regular in-service trainings. Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage time and communicate effectively to team members and maintain 100% confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and evaluate services provided.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

• Valid driver’s 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:

Office Location:  3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461

Work Location:  All areas in Citrus County

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:

• OPS has no Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

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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.

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.