SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64041658

Requisition No: 847249 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64041658

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64041658 

Salary:  $39,000 - $42,000.14 

Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025 

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Senior Health Educator - 64041658

Naples, FL 

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional level Senior Health Educator position who provides technical oversight for the Tobacco Control & Prevention Program under the direction of the Health Education Program Manager. Incumbent provides consultation to individual and organizational members of the community regarding planning, implementing and evaluation of tobacco control policies. Consults and gains support of decision makers and partners by informing them of effective tobacco prevention and/or control interventions for policy development and implementation, as appropriate. Assists in writing grant proposal for extending funding and delivery of tobacco prevention education services and assists with the management of the tobacco control program grant by monitoring the timeline, programmatic, and budgetary matters related to the grant. Assists in preparing purchase requests, and maintaining and creating budget spreadsheets, prepares documents for vendors and ensures compliance with state guidelines. Acts as the Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Chapter Coordinator and is responsible for all duties related to SWAT activities. The individual serves as a resource for all Tobacco Control & Prevention Program Initiatives and serves as a champion for making tobacco less desirable, acceptable, and accessible to Protect the public's health. Incumbent is required to remain tobacco-free during their employment in this position and agrees to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures. 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. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values.

Coordinate, plan and implement activities for the tobacco control program grant by monitoring the timeline, programmatic, and budgetary matters related to the grant. Assist in writing grant proposal for extending funding and delivery of tobacco prevention education services. Prepare purchase requests, assist in maintaining budget spreadsheets, prepare documents for vendors and ensure compliance with the state guidelines (such as quotes and budget restrictions).

Assist in the development of a tobacco-prevention work plan and submit quarterly reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on the work plan. Create and maintain timelines (weekly and monthly) for the work plan. Perform community needs assessments to identify strategies for the implementation of tobacco policies to effectively reduce tobacco use and access to tobacco products, as well as to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Provide technical assistance to community organizations/partners in the area of tobacco prevention and control policies. Collect and analyze data to ensure program outcomes.

Serve as a point of contact for all tobacco prevention and control for the county health department regarding tobacco cessation programs (Florida Quit Your Way and tobacco cessation services offered at the local level) and act as a community resource on tobacco-related policy initiatives. Provide consultation to individuals and organizational members of the community regarding planning, implementing and evaluation of tobacco control policies. Consult and gain support of decision makers and partners by informing them of effective tobacco prevention and/or control interventions for policy development and implementation, as appropriate. Develop and make presentations related to the workplan tobacco control policy areas. 

Coordinate the Tobacco Free Partnership (TFP) by building and maintaining membership. Work with Tobacco Free Partnership members to promote policy changes in Collier regarding tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with community leaders including business, education, health care, housing and elected/appointed officials. Responsible for research and analysis of tobacco policy issues to train and mobilize the community to support policy change around tobacco. Assure that SWAT and TFP members receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies as well as the Tobacco Free Partnership’s mission, goals and objectives. Represent the Florida Department of Health in Collier County at Tobacco Prevention program statewide and regional trainings, and other coalitions as requested.

Act as the SWAT Chapter Coordinator and be responsible for all duties related to Students Working Against Tobacco activities. Transport and chaperon’s youth to tobacco prevention and control events at local, regional and state levels. Maintain and inventory tobacco resource materials.

Initiate public health messaging to the Partnership and Public Information Officer (PIO) in marketing of relevant policy initiatives as requested. Prepare press releases, feature stories and Public Service Announcements. Serve as an additional tobacco prevention program subject expert when requested by the Public Information Officer to address media.

Crosstrain all duties with other tobacco staff and serve as back up, as needed. Provide content to tobacco prevention related websites and social media sites and assist with maintenance of sites as needed. 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.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong public speaking skills, and ability to prepare and present health education presentations.
• Demonstrates skills to create, maintain, and collaborate with community partners and coalitions in support of health initiatives.
• Ability to work with youth and youth groups to foster youth leadership.
• Demonstrates skills to facilitate groups.
• Demonstrates skills with critical thinking, program planning, and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to describe factors affecting the health of a community and disparate populations.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based business software applications.
• Demonstrates skills to communicate and interact effectively, clearly, and concisely through oral and written means to DOH staff, community partners, and members of the public.
• Ability to plan, organize and complete work assignments independently.
• Possesses organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
• Agrees to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• A valid Florida Driver’s License, the ability to lift 25 lbs., and climb on small ladders is required.
• 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.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from a United States accredited college or university.
• One-year of experience in public health, community health, or health education. 
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (both verbal and written).

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.