HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64081158

Requisition No: 855432 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64081158

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081158 

Salary:  $50,000.08 / Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

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Title: Health Education Program Consultant - 64081158

Location: Naples

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from Florida 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 is a professional level position that serves as a Health Education Program Consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) under the direction of the Community Health Promotion (CHP) Division Director. Coordinates and manages the development and implementation of strategies relating to emerging public health threats, community health assessments, injury prevention, mental health, chronic disease, and tobacco prevention. Responsible for conducting outreach and educational presentations to promote community health and provide health education awareness for injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, mental health, health of older adults and various other health initiatives. Duties include community engagement, building partnerships, conducting presentations, meeting facilitation, assessment, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, evaluation, and providing consultation and assistance to individuals and groups in one or more of these settings: community, school, work site, and health care. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. This position works closely with the Health Improvement Planning Program Manager to assist with the development and implementation of the Age-Friendly Action Plan, Community Health Assessments, Community Health Improvement Plan, and the Tobacco Prevention workplan. Responsible for implementing actions steps of the Healthy Communities workplan, documenting activities, and evaluating progress in achieving workplan goals and objectives.

Coordinates and manages the development and implementation of strategies relating to emerging public health threats, community health assessments, community health improvement plans, injury prevention, mental health, chronic disease, and tobacco prevention. Responsible for conducting outreach and educational presentations to promote community health and provide health education awareness for injury prevention, mental health, chronic disease prevention, health of older adults, and various other health initiatives. Coordinate lectures and health fairs for DOH-Collier. Duties include community engagement, building partnerships, conducting presentations, meeting facilitation, assessment, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, evaluation, and providing consultation and assistance to individuals and groups in one or more of these settings: community, school, work site, and health care. Assists with facilitating the development and coordination of the community health assessment, community health improvement plan, and annual progress reports through public health surveys, focus groups, meetings and interviews. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Facilitates Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) workgroups, creates agendas, and meeting minutes. Develop relationships and create partnerships with other public, private, and non-profit agencies. Represent DOH-Collier on specific health agency committees and boards, including the Behavioral Health lnteragency, Drowning Prevention committee, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Tobacco Free Partnership, and more.

Responsible for the development and implementation of worksite wellness and awareness campaigns for year-round health education. Promote worksite wellness at the CHO by encouraging active living, healthy eating, smoking cessation, and stress management. Monitors, develops, and maintains the Healthy Communities workplan. Identify and pursue opportunities where public health can be involved in policy and plan development on issues relating to healthy community design and tobacco use. Work with local and state decision makers to formulate and implement policies to promote and sustain healthy lifestyles. Coordinate health promotion and public health education programs and activities with other agencies, schools, and professional groups. Works with the MERC committee to assist in promoting a healthy workforce job stress issue, tobacco use, nutrition, and fitness). Tracks and develops workplans and submits quarterly reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on the workplan. Builds internal organizational capacity; collaborate internally to conn􀁎t DOH-Collier personnel to health trainings and initiatives; engages with community partners; develops partnerships; seeks appropriate grant funding; select, design, and implement strategies; develops effective communication efforts; and conduct evaluations.

Design, support, and facilitate health education by updating program areas on the DOH-Collier website. Prepare and submit promotional and educational materials regarding health promotion and public health education in areas of expertise. Distribute public health messages through Coalition partners, DOH-Collier staff, and through CHO PIO. Solicit vendor quotes for program awareness promotion, prepares purchase requests, and maintains purchase documents from vendors and ensures compliance with state guidelines.

Uses the Performance Management System to develop strategic objectives, track performance and develop action plans to improve underperforming measures. Provides operational leadership of continuous quality improvement activities and participates as an active member of the Performance Management Council. Contributes to the organization's culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Demonstrates the Department's ICARE values.

Performs other work as requested by the CHP Division Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•           Ability to plan, organize and complete work assignments independently.

•           Experience in community partnership development.

•           Demonstrated skills with critical thinking, strategic planning and quality improvement.

•           Ability to function independently.

•           Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time.

•           Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

•           Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to facilitate groups meetings.

•           Ability to develop and deliver training presentations.

•           Skill in fostering strong community support and cooperative relations.

•           Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based business software applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher.

•           Ability to communicate and interact effectively, clearly and concisely through oral and written means to DOH employees, members of the public and other customers.

•           Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

Incumbent must have ability to serve as a health role model and remain tobacco-free while in position.

Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

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.

Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties in accordance with DOHP-50-19-15.

PREFERRED:

A bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university, OR three-four years professional level experience in public health promotion, policy development and public health education programs and activities is required.

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:

Naples, Florida

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

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• 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.