OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64948529

Requisition No: 873295 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64948529

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64948529 

Salary:  $18.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: OPS Senior Health Educator

Position Number: 64948529

Base Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Location: 475 Story Road 

Ocoee, FL 34761

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.

**NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. ** 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute an action plan outlining effort relating to outreach and community engagement activities including identifying specific relationships that will be nurtured, activities to be executed, goal, objectives, and timelines. Plans, manages, coordinates, participates and facilitates health promotion and public health education activities, including but not limited to parenting, car seat safety education, benefits of breastfeeding, safe sleep and interconceptual care. Designs and promote health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences, baby showers, electronic communication/newsletter, and other items. Provides health care information and serves as a resource to other community agencies and professional groups. Work with local schools and/or agencies with teen parent programs by providing health promotion and health education. Collaborates with other BBB team members on the development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services to the community. Assist BBB team members in creating and reviewing health promotion and education activities for participants. Documents all client encounters and contracts made. Maintains sign-in logs, surveys, and report statistical outcomes. Develops and maintains professional relationships with Safe Kids Coalition, Early Learning Coalition, Childbirth Educators, and other community agencies and organizations. Coordinates BBB education classes in English and Spanish.  Acts as liaison between instructors, site points of contact, and care coordinators. Coordinate locations for classes, assists in the development of memorandum of agreements and publishes/update schedules for classes. Meets with instructors on a yearly basis and as needed to provide updates, service delivery guidance, and assistance. Reviews and compiles health promotion and public health education materials developed for use in training programs. Maintains health promotion and public health education library and teaching equipment. Performs a range of associated administrative functions, as appropriate, such as assisting with front desk phones, preparing client information packets, administrative and programmatic documents, reports, and correspondence, as required. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

 Knowledge of: community resources and social services programs available to pregnant mother and infants. Knowledge of fetus, infant and child development. Knowledge of:  the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education; methods of data collection; basic computer and keyboarding skills. Knowledge of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel. Skill in: operating a personal computer and Ability to: work independently and exercise good professional judgment. Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Ability to demonstrate and exhibit respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. collect and analyze data; to communicate effectively; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish maintain effective working relationships with others; and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners; actively listen to others; communicate effectively.  Identify family strengths and foster self-sufficiency and independence in families. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel.

Ability to: communicate effectively, work independently and exercise good professional judgment. respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language

racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. Ability to: work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of verifiable public health/maternal child health or community development experience.

One-year experience in conducting community outreach/ educational classes. 

One-year experience preparing and conducting public or community health presentations.

Will have to travel to complete the job duties and responsibilities of this position. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license OR a valid driver’s license from another state (will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire) AND to have access to a personal vehicle in the absence of a county vehicle.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.  

Requires daily in-office or field work. Are you willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

Fluent in speaking Spanish and communicating both verbally and written in proper English.

Requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. 

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.

Work Location: 475 Story Road, Ocoee, FL 34761

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.    

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.