HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64081282

Requisition No: 839178 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64081282

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081282 

Salary:  $53,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly independent and professional position in the Community Health Education and Nutrition (CHEN) Division. Responsible for a variety of activities related to community health assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is expected to work collaboratively with multiple community partners. Serves as the tertiary Public Information Officer and will work collaboratively on special projects with other divisions within Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD). All work is carried out under the supervision of the Asst County Health Dept Director-HLTH. Travel may be required.

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING Works collaboratively with community partners to prepare a community health assessment and improvement plan. Provides technical assistance to community workgroups completing Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) action plans. Completes quarterly progress updates and an annual report. Ensures the assessment and plan follows the MAPP process and meets evidence-based standards established by the Public Health Accreditation Board. Submits required Community Health Assessment (CHA) and CHIP documentations to the state office within established timelines. Plans and implements the collection and analysis of primary data that will inform community and agency health improvement plans and the strategic planning process. Identifies and recommends updates to plans and activities based on new data.

REACCREDITATION Leads the reaccreditation process for the domains concerning community health assessment and improvement planning, implementation, and evaluation. Serves as primary point of contact with central office reaccreditation team on all matters related to the reaccreditation process, documentation, etc. Obtains information from community partners as required by PHAB. Participates in the quarterly regional PMQI meetings.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Prepares and submits reports for statewide initiatives. Identifies, initiates, and strengthens relationships with various community stakeholders; Implements meetings, surveys, and other means of communication with the community on Escambia CHD initiatives. Attends community meetings on behalf of Escambia CHD as a community liaison. Maintains various databases of groups of stakeholders; Creates internal and external evaluation of engagement initiatives; Distributes information to the community and broader public through multiple channels, such as web, social media, etc.

PROGRAM EVALUATION Ensures that division health promotion initiatives include an evaluation component. Documents outcomes in an annual report. Coordinates data collection and evaluation for initiatives in all sectors. Documents outcomes in the strategic plan annual report. Plans evaluation component of annual core campaigns including prevention messages for flu, mosquito borne illnesses, drowning, and sun exposure. Provides technical assistance to other divisions within Escambia CHD in the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health marketing campaigns, interventions, or data queries.

LIFELONG LEARNING Participates in required training and continuing education activities. Maintains active Community Health Education Specialist certification through the gathering of continuing education hours.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.

•Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based health promotion planning.

•Knowledge of basic health marketing principles.

•Knowledge of the budgetary process.

•Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.

•Ability to develop audiovisual materials.

•Ability to collect and analyze data.

•Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.

•Ability to prepare reports.

•Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

•Ability to communicate effectively.

•Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Master's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related health science. Ability to synthesis and evaluate health data. Ability to prepare reports and develop audiovisual materials. Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred - Master's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related health science with at least one year of professional experience. Training in accreditation, quality improvement, data analysis, and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) standards. Training in social marketing principles. Certification in Public Health.

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:

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL  32501

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.