SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043417

Requisition No: 834341 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043417

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043417 

Salary:  $45,000.00-$48,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:          

The employee is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and providing tobacco prevention and education activities throughout Miami-Dade County under the supervision of the Health Education Program Manager (HEPM).  The Senior Health Educator (SHE) will assist the HEPM 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 employee is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and providing health promotion and public health education to businesses, community organizations and the Health Department. Educates and consults with businesses and community organizations on the benefits of tobacco free policies and providing information on the Cessation Access initiative. Provides consultations to organizations interested in developing new or revising existing cessation access policies and assists with the creation and implementation of policy change. Conducts assessments of local organizations, making and maintaining contact with local organizations and tracking progress towards policy change on a quarterly basis.

Works with local partners to educate local municipalities and state government about the benefits of smoke free environments and the Tobacco Free Public Spaces initiative. Provides consultations to entities interested in developing new or revising existing tobacco related policies and assists with the creation and implementation of policy change. Conducts assessments of environments with policies and tracking progress towards policy change on a quarterly basis. Participates in meetings, trainings, and health promotion events as required for the initiative.

Responsible for assisting the Health Education Program Manager in preparing and facilitating meetings of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade, ensuring that Consortium programs are aligned with tobacco initiatives. Participates in the activities of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade by attending and assisting at monthly meetings and events. Support/facilitate meetings with the Cessation Access subcommittee.  Assists in recruiting partnership members. Provide the Health Education Program Manager with information to update the Consortium and county health department website on tobacco issues. Develops culturally sensitive educational presentations on chronic disease and healthy lifestyles, with a focus on the effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Collaborates with other staff members on the development and delivery of health promotion and health education materials. Collaborate with the Health Education Program Manager in the development of media campaigns and county-wide activities.

Collect and analyze data to ensure program outcomes. Enter quarterly progress reports into the Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS). Submit regular reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on work plan, agency objectives and as required to ensure compliance with State Guidelines. Provide written justification for procurement of services/products to promote initiatives for tobacco prevention and education.

Promotes the Florida Quitline and refers community members to tobacco cessation services offered at the local level. Keeps track of referrals for cessation services. Promotes empowerment by increasing skills, knowledge of tobacco issues and prevention. Prepares and disseminates press news releases and other information to communities through the FDOHMD Office of Communication and Legislative Affairs. Promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community.

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. Assures that tobacco prevention advocates receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies and the program’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Performs 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

•        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.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

The incumbent in this position is required to be tobacco-free and not use electronic nicotine delivery systems, experience in public speaking, valid driver's license, and access to a personal vehicle to perform job related duties.

Where You Will Work:

West Perrine Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue

Miami, Florida. 33157

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.

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.

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.