HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64003462

Requisition No: 847419 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64003462

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003462 

Salary:  $1,825.00 to $1,913.43 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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Job Posting Category:  Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

As part of the Community Health Planning, Promotion, and Communication Team, the Health Education Program Consultant will improve community health by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities designed to encourage healthy behaviors through individual, policy, system, and environmental change. This position is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. This includes researching, compiling, writing, and editing grant applications, as well as developing templates to streamline the grant proposal process. This position requires the individual to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision. Hours will be flexible to accommodate after hours/weekends needs of the community.

Grant Management:

• Understanding chronic disease risk factors and barriers to health in our community.
• Employing evidence-based practices to reduce or prevent the risk factors that contribute to chronic disease.
• Using community-oriented, participatory models for creating successful community health promotion initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating the use of educational resources to motivate and assist individuals and groups to adopt and maintain healthful practices and lifestyles.

Planning and Reporting:

• Ensures plan requirements are in met and in compliance and submissions are on time.
• Reviews and analyzes activities and data to aid in planning, resource utilization, and provision of services.
• Assists with community development initiatives, including marketing, programming, and service offerings.
• Collects data needed to complete and submit reports in accordance with program requirements.

Health Promotion:

• Engages in outreach initiatives aimed at improving health and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
• Identifies and establishes collaborations with key partners serving underserved populations to disseminate accurate information and facilitate access to health-related services.
• Collaborates across sectors to improve processes, practices, and policies aimed at advancing health promotion initiatives.
• Attends trainings related to community health improvement.
• Facilitates public health education by developing, leading, and participating in workshops, seminars, community presentations, task force meetings, and other related activities.
• Assists to meet State-mandated Health Promotion and education activities that support the DOH-Charlotte and/or the State Strategic Plans.
• Enhances and promotes DOH-Charlotte programs.

Community Outreach:

• Leads and participates in activities to support the departments multiple work plans, emphasizing community engagement.
• Participates in the planning, preparation, and teaching of educational programming in the community.
• Works with community organizations and partners to link individuals and families with resources and services.
• Engages in and educates decision-makers on the initiatives of the Community Health Promotion Department.
• Collects data needed to complete and submit reports based on program requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education
• Ability to create health promotion and public health educational materials for a target audience
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Skills in assessment, planning, implementation tracking, and evaluation of programs
• Initiative: Is self-confident, motivated, and has an enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties & undertakes duties of greater responsibility
• Interpersonal skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations
• Technology: Navigates the internet, uses applicable software and technology equipment
• Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks

Qualifications:

• A valid Florida driver’s license is required to perform the duties of this position
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in grant writing and management, public health, health education and/or related field is required
• Certification in child passenger safety or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire is required
• A bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university is 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.

Where You Will Work:

Port Charlotte, FL

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.