SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64031003

Requisition No: 833078 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64031003

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031003 

Salary:  $45,000.00-$48,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024 

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Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Senior Health Educator (SHE) position is responsible for initiating, coordinating and providing tobacco prevention and education activities in Miami Dade County under the supervision of the Tobacco Prevention Specialist (TPS). The Senior Health Educator will assist the Tobacco Prevention Specialist with the development and submission of the tobacco prevention work plan focusing on preventing the initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults, promoting cessation, and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke. The SHE will be responsible for the point of sale initiative, conducting outreach and developing relationships with decision makers and other stakeholders in the community to educate and encourage the adoption of tobacco free policies. Perform community need assessments and surveillance to identify strategies for tobacco prevention, and to develop strategies to effectively reduce tobacco use and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Provide technical assistance to create, implement and sustain tobacco free policy change. Develop culturally sensitive educational presentations on chronic disease and healthy lifestyles, with a focus on the effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Promote and conduct educational activities in the community to educate residents on tobacco and nicotine use and the effects of secondhand smoke. Maintain county database of policies related to initiative. Collect and report data to ensure program outcomes. Complete and submit quarterly progress reports for review as required and enter into the Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS).

Responsible for assisting the Tobacco Prevention Specialist (TPS) in preparing and facilitating meetings of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade, ensuring that Consortium programs are aligned with tobacco initiatives and completing committee liaison duties. Submit regular reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on committee work plan. Provide the Tobacco Prevention Specialist with information and update Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade and Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade websites on tobacco issues.  Participate in the activities of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade by attending and assisting at events, meetings and disseminate information to various committees and community partners. 

Collaborate with the Tobacco Prevention Specialist in the development of media campaigns and county-wide activities. Provide written justification for procurement of services/products to promote initiatives for tobacco prevention and education.

Promote the Florida Quitline and refer community members to tobacco cessation services offered at local level. Promote empowerment by increasing skills, knowledge of tobacco issues and prevention. Promote a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community. Prepare and disseminate news releases and other communication information to communities through the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade Office of Communication and Legislative Affairs.

Represent the County Health Department and the tobacco prevention and control program on local committees, boards and coalitions, as assigned by the Tobacco Prevention Specialist. Attend scheduled trainings as required. Local and regional travel as required. Assure that tobacco prevention advocates receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies and the program’s mission, goals, and objectives. This position requires transportation of youth and/or adult volunteers to tobacco related functions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Skill in operating a variety of audiovisual and computer equipment.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems and other activities relating to the improvement of policies and practices.
• Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively (excellent verbal and written communication skills).
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse population.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs, projects and policies. 
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of written material such as reports, memoranda, pamphlets, work plans and grant requests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - The incumbent in this position is required to be tobacco-free and not use electronic nicotine delivery systems, must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle to perform job related duties, experience creating reports and presentations. 

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:

West Perrine Health Center-18255 Homestead Ave. Ste. 117. Miami, FL 33157

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.

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.