HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004845

Requisition No: 870983 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004845

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004845 

Salary:  $43,000.00 to $45,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2026 

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This is a Career Service Health Educator position working for the Lee County Health Department.

The Health Educator, under the supervision of the Health Education Program Manager-SES, must be totally versed and knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS prevention and education. The incumbent in this position must be able to act independently and have the initiative needed to seek out innovative, evidence-based ways to teach HIV prevention. The incumbent will provide technical assistance as a subject matter expert (SME), collaborating with the Lee County School District Health Professionals. This SME will serve as a resource for the latest evidence-based prevention models in HIV/AIDS education for youth, adolescents, and high risks groups. This incumbent will promote the Center for Disease Control (CDC) sponsored philosophy of normalization of HIV testing and High Impact Prevention strategies. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information.  Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information.  This position has access to the following information sets: STD, HIV/AIDS Case Reports, Health Management System (HMS), Family Planning, and HIV testing. This position serves a large population of Spanish speaking clients, and the employee is required to perform interpreter duties.

This professional is responsible for managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all prevention education and disease intervention in the HIV program.  Provides classes and workshops, such as the HIV/AIDS 500/501-client centered counseling, testing, and partner counseling and referral services. 

Continually coordinates, develops, promotes, and implements HIV/AIDS prevention education programs, both internally and externally to staff, civic groups, schools, and school health professionals, lay audiences, and the public. Participates in health fairs, community projects and other local projects that will fulfill outreach/prevention responsibilities for the citizens of Lee County. This professional must be able to do counseling and testing at various sites throughout the community. Will work with variety of healthcare professionals to incorporate routine HIV testing in all clinical settings. HIV prevention education will focus on youth, adolescents and previously identified high risk groups. Promotes routine HIV Testing in clinical settings, both public and private. Assists with linking newly diagnosed clients to care or re-engaging HIV clients who have fallen out of care.

Serves as a resource person for technical knowledge in the areas of HIV/AIDS within and outside the department.  Provides current information to all new employees during orientation and acts as a consultant to the staff when the need arises. Orders sufficient, current educational material for dissemination during workshops, classes, seminars, and in health department clinics. Coordinates, prepares, and distributes HIV/AIDS materials and mass media releases in coordination with the Public Information Officer and DOH Bureau of HIV/AIDS as necessary. 

Documents all information for use in reports, statistics, monitoring and quality assurance.  Keeps current with Bureau of HIV/AIDS guidelines, attending continuing education sessions, reading professional journals, and following changes in Florida statutes. 

Completes Employee Activities Reports (EARS) in a timely and correct manner as mandated by policy and procedure.

Information Custodian: This position has the responsibility of being the Information Custodian for the HIV Testing information set and will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration or planning techniques.
  • Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
  • Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer.
  • Ability to operate general office equipment.
  • Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
  • Ability to organize & maintain filing systems.
  • Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
  • Ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
  • Ability to develop program manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.
  • Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
  • Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
  • Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to provide health education services to others.
  • Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
  • Ability to conduct research studies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long period of time.
  • Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • High School Diploma or GED
  • Certified as an HIV/AIDS 500/501 counselor or obtain such certification during employment

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• • Certified as an HIV/AIDS 500/501 counselor or obtain such certification during employment.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• • 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 threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
  • Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
  • Transporting Confidential Information:  This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
  • Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
  • This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
  • This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M. (B) Total hours in workweek 40+40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) May be required to work additional hours as needed during emergencies or special projects. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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:

North Fort Myers

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.