OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64913711

Requisition No: 824139 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64913711

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64913711 

Salary:  $19.24 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and/or attending health education and promotion, outreach activities and community events of the Office of Preventive Services. Reports directly to the Operations & Management Consultant I-SES of the Office of Preventive Services.

Prepares PowerPoint presentations, lectures, interviews and other materials to be distributed in community events and activities at schools, churches, health fairs, conferences and other health related events.  Creates and distributes flyers, brochures, and other materials to promote the Preventive Services Program and to educate the community about program services.

Conducts research and prepares or obtains fact sheets and other educational materials for the public regarding the prevention of communicable diseases in English and coordinates the translations into Spanish and Creole.

Attends health fairs and other community events to deliver health education. Conducts group presentations as well as one on one education. Participates in media (television/radio) interviews to promote program services. Coordinates with community agencies, corporations, schools and other agencies and groups to assist with health promotion and disease prevention efforts.

Incumbent is responsible for the distribution and recollection of customer satisfaction surveys and is part of the Information and Education Advisory Committee. Keeps track of all outreach efforts and records activities within appropriate logs. Maintains activity calendar up-to date. Maintains data ready for reporting purposes and generates reports as necessary. Prepares a quarterly newsletter regarding program activities and Preventive Services topics for Department of Health, County Health Department and community partners.

Assists the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in recruiting eligible clients and registering them for the program.  Performs a variety of outreach activities for the Family Planning, Prenatal clinic and Dental Programs to recruit eligible clients, promotes program services and makes client appointments. Maintains logs for tracking purposes.

Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences and workshops to ensure professional growth.  Attends at least twenty-five education/outreach activities (health fairs, workshops, presentations) each year.  Actively participates in assigned workgroups and committees representing the program or the agency.

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and various computer programs.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to utilize computer systems-Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to use LCD projector for presentations.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to interview clients.
• Ability to record and evaluate data relating to assistance for health care or community services.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Skill in public speaking and conducting presentations.

Work Location/Headquarters

18255 Homestead Avenue

Miami, FL 33157

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.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.