HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64006987

Requisition No: 841609 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64006987

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006987 

Salary:  $43,848 - $48,024 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Health Educator Consultant position is a highly motivated, responsible, and independent position with the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County and is responsible for planning, providing, and management of all outreach and health education in Chronic Disease, Healthiest Weight, Injury Prevention, Health Disparities Intervention, and Infant Mortality Prevention. Acts as a liaison for the Office of Minority Health (OMH) with the purpose to support efforts in Okeechobee County to improve health outcomes of priority populations through partnership engagement, planning, and implementation of projects to improve quality of life. Involved within the Performance Management Council for all department strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and accreditation requirements. Help support functions related to the Community Health Assessment (CHA), the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership (CHIPP) meetings.

Undertakes local health promotion and education activities in chronic disease which includes, though not limited to cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic lung disease. Responsible for health education of healthy nutrition and physical activity, injury prevention programs, and other priority health issues. Responsibilities include work in promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt best practices to achieve optimum health and quality of life. Incumbent collects and analyzes data to identify individual and community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and/or services designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Responsible in submitting various programmatic workplans, reports, and supporting documents in a timely manner based on provided deadlines. Prepares materials and facilitates the Okeechobee County Quality of Life Taskforce meetings. Routinely, participates in community partnership meetings. Develops partnerships within the approved county activities, compile and routinely update a community partner and resource list. Services as a community resource regarding health promotion issues, and data requests. Uses and presents data from DOH CHARTs system and other credible sources to support program planning and implementation. Participates in the Treasure Coast Opioid Task Force (TCOTF) meetings when applicable.

Assists with the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to protect, promote, and improve the quality of life of Okeechobee County residents. Is familiar with the policies, goals, and objectives of the CHIP in relation to FDOH- State Health Improvement Plan. Helps to support organizational accreditation, quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and strategic planning activities and participates in Southwest Performance Management Quality Improvement (SWPMQI) meetings.

Adheres to the established Health Department policies and procedures. Attends all conference calls as required and/or directed and completes all required training. Assists in composing newsletter and/or Inside Florida Health content from recently participated community engagement events and activities. Participates in conferences, workshops, interagency committees, and similar activities relevant to the assigned functional area of responsibility.

May assist with researching and/or writing grants to augment health education funding as needed. Serves as a health department representative on various statewide, regional, and community organizations related to health promotion. Attends local and statewide meetings and conference calls as directed. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and conferences to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Reports to Supervisor to notify of issues or anything that may become a potential problem and recommends changes. Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by Supervisor and provides information requested by Supervisor and County Health Department Administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of computers and proficient in Microsoft suite applications
• Knowledge in health promotion theory and application
• Ability to complie, organize, and analyze data
• Ability to develop, plan and implement programs
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving techniques
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team-setting
• Able to take direction; accepts constructive criticism and implement suggestions for quality improvement and overall program effectiveness
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to handle telephone calls and emails in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with coworkers, key community partners, and others
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences; public speaking
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 25+ pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet the needs, goals, and/or objectives of the programs

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Florida Driver License
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of full time, professional work experience in closely related field
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in public speaking or providing educational presentations
• 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 is required to complete time sheet, work activity reports (EARS), and mandatory trainings.
• Able to lift and carry 25+ pounds

Preferred:

• Master's degree in health education, public health, or related field 
• Bilingual
• Certified as a Health Education Specialist 

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:

Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County

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.

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.