HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043919

Requisition No: 831677 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043919

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043919 

Salary:  $32,760.00 to $33,742.80 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2024 

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This is an open competitive job advertisement

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position will independently facilitate a sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education curriculum in middle schools and a SRA plus mental health curriculum in high schools.  This incumbent will partner with Bay District Schools to provide SRA plus mental health education to fulfill the Governor’s Mental Health Education mandate for high school students.  This incumbent will promote activities targeting middle and high school youth, their parents, guardians, and significant adults.  The incumbent will also plan, facilitate and participate in community events and presentations promoting the SRA message.  This position is a CS, full time, year-round staff member and requires some evening and weekend activities.  The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control.  The incumbent will come to work and exhibit an attitude of friendliness and eager customer service towards all clients and act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees and clients.

Sexual Risk Avoidance Education and Promoting Activities

Independently facilitates a sexual risk avoidance education curriculum for middle school students. Independently facilitates a sexual risk avoidance plus mental health curriculum for all high school students in Bay County in partnership with Bay District Schools to fulfill the Governor’s Mental Health mandate beginning in January 2020.  Promotes activities to Bay County youth, parents, guardians and significant adults in community settings in accordance with the project work plan or as designated by the project coordinator.

Participates in staff conferences and activity design in an endeavor to develop and improve sexual risk avoidance education and promoting activities.

Independently prepares necessary equipment, training aids and classrooms for sexual risk avoidance education and promoting activities.

Independently identifies recruits and provides ongoing training and activities utilizing project peer leaders to promote the sexual risk avoidance message in school and community settings.

Plans, develops and facilitates program events and activities.

Works with other sexual risk avoidance program staff to provide sexual risk avoidance education classes in schools and community.

Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners, community organizations, and governmental agencies to promote the sexual risk avoidance message to the community.

Administrative

Participates in project evaluation and staff development activities.  Evaluates and analyzes project activities making corrective action recommendations.

Completes and provides activity report forms, sign-in sheets and evaluations at the completion of each activity.  Enters classroom and community data into Excel and Access accurately and in a timely manner.

Other Duties:

Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point), a knowledge of community programs and organizations, public speaking/educator skills

Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

High School Diploma

Preferred - Real Essentials facilitator certification

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:

Panama City, 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

(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.