Senior Health Educator - 64004142

Requisition No: 814639 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Senior Health Educator - 64004142

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004142 

Salary:  $1478.00 - $1635.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Senior Health Educator

Position Number: 64004142

Base Salary: $1478.00 - $1635.00 Biweekly

Location: 832 West Central Blvd.

                 Orlando, FL 32805

DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agency.                        

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. **

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides basic social services and  

intensive breastfeeding education to WIC participants in various locations throughout Orange County.  The person in this position will serve as a lead position

in the Breastfeeding Department to include performing basic supervisory duties, monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization

in the absence of the Breastfeeding Manager and will have authorized “need to know” access to confidential

WIC client records and the WIC database.  Assignment of duty station, hours and days worked may vary based on agency/site needs.

The position requires travel within Orange County, therefore, a valid State of Florida driver’s license are required.   

Provides intensive breastfeeding support services for Orange County Health Department WIC and Nutrition program through individual support and group  

classes, and telephone contacts.  Maintains and updates client files and provides follow-up service on all referrals received with proper documentation.  

Provides counseling on nipple shields, shells, electric pumps, etc., that are outside of the grant-funded breastfeeding peer counselor scope of practice. 

In the absence of the Breastfeeding Manager, will have delegated authority to supervise and monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization. 

Effectively communicates with and motivates employees and volunteer peer counselors to attain maximum use of time and resources, ensure accuracy and integrity of work products. 

Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required.  Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients. 

Attends breastfeeding training classes, regular in-service trainings and participates in appropriate WIC Program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned.  

Plans, conducts, and evaluates in-service education and staff development sessions on breastfeeding for WIC and Health Department staff, and as assigned to community groups and organizations.  

Participate in the Big Latch On, World Breastfeeding, and Black Breastfeeding Week planning activities annually. 

Manage the breastfeeding warmline. Document breastfeeding contacts in the FL Wise WIC System in accordance with department policy.  Documentation is accurate for all contacts made with WIC clients.

Provides materials to individuals and/or families about WIC Services, Walk-In Breastfeeding Clinic and Breastfeeding Support Group meetings virtual and in-person.  

Assists in the maintenance of tracking systems of WIC participants, breast pump equipment and breastfeeding data.  Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts to Breastfeeding Manager.  

Performs other related duties as requested/required. 

REQUIRED  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Provides intensive breastfeeding support services for Orange County Health Department WIC and Nutrition program through individual support and group

classes, and telephone contacts.  Maintains and updates client files and provides follow-up service on all referrals received with proper documentation. 

Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required.  Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.

In the absence of the Breastfeeding Manager, will have delegated authority to supervise and monitor employee workloads, deadlines and time utilization. 

Attends breastfeeding training classes, regular in-service trainings and participates in appropriate WIC Program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned.

Effectively communicates with and motivates employees and volunteer peer counselors to attain maximum use of time and resources, ensure accuracy and integrity of work products. 

Knowledge of breast pumping techniques and procedures. Ability to counsel clients with a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Ability to supervise people, to determine work priorities, plan and organize program activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. 

Effective listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to demonstrate team work. 

Ability to develop education/training plans and supporting materials. Ability to be self-motivated.  Ability to demonstrate flexibility.

Assists in the maintenance of tracking systems of WIC participants, breast pump equipment and breastfeeding data. 

Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts to Breastfeeding Manager.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current IBCLC certification.
• 2 years of verifiable experience providing intensive breastfeeding support services.
• 6 months of personal breastfeeding experience
• .Florida Department of Health is 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 shelter or performing other emergency duties
  including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
• Speak, read and write Spanish or Creole.(Preferred)

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: 832 West Cental Blvd. Orlando, FL 32805

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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as "sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as "safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP 60-5-08 and Drug Free Workplace DOHP 60-9-99). . 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

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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

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 Departments 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.