HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004415

Requisition No: 842601 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004415

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004415 

Salary:  33,760.00 - 36,036.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open Competitive

Class Title: Health Educator

Base Salary:   $ 33,760.00 – 36,036.00

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                  Sanford, FL 32773 

Your Specific Responsibilities

For the purposes of this position, to exclusively breastfeed means that the baby was fed only breastmilk directly at breast or pumped breastmilk by cup or bottle for at least one year.

This job requires you to be a WIC client with the last 3 years and exclusively breastfeed for a minimum of one year.

Are you available to answer phone calls until 9pm on weekdays and weekends if needed?

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing lactation support and education to participants of the WIC Program.  This individual will provide education based on the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum.  The role of Peer Counselor is to provide information to help clients make an educated infant feeding decision through shared breastfeeding experiences.  Sharing strategies for a good start, answer common questions, encouraged moms when concerns arise and make referrals as needed.  Work is performed in the clinic setting and by phone.  Peer counselors are available outside of normal work hours up to 9pm on weekdays and weekends as assigned.  The incumbent for this position must complete the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Training as required by the WIC Program guidelines.

• Provides breastfeeding counseling and education to postpartum breastfeeding WIC participants.
• Counsels participants in the clinic or by phone using strategies and techniques outlined in the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training and within the peer counselor's scope of practice. 
• Performs feeding assessment as needed and refers high-risk or complex breastfeeding issues to the Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or medical provider.
• Provides breastfeeding and prenatal follow-up contacts at intervals outlined in local agency Breastfeeding Program guidelines. 
• Documents all contacts and attempts to contact using SOAP or narrative format and must include assessment details and follow-up care plan based specific on findings from the assessment.  
• Provides prenatal breastfeeding education in group or individual settings.
• Participates in the development, implementation and facilitation of the Breastfeeding Support Group, Breastfeeding Coalition and annual World Breastfeeding Event.
• Accurately completes and submits daily employee activity reports (EARs) and People First timesheets by required deadlines. 
• Participates in nutrition and breastfeeding education activities and completes all periodic DOH and WIC required training. 
• Actively participates in team meetings.  Attends at least two WIC Program outreach activity/community events per year.  
• Follows departmental and local WIC agency policies and procedures pertaining to breastfeeding, client confidentiality, data security and time reporting.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to support the mission of the Department.
• Staff may be required to work at all Florida Department of Health in Seminole County locations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage, standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms, ability to promote breastfeeding benefits. Skill in operating a personal computer, performing data entry, operate general office equipment, follow office procedures & practices, organize & maintain filing systems, handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner, plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing, establish & maintain effective working relationship with others, understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures, prioritize individual workload, frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed, frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, work with occasional loud noises, locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically, follow instructions, input and review data for accuracy & completeness, work independently or with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must be able to pass a typing test at 40 words per minute. Typing test will be administrated prior to the interview being granted.
• This position requires exclusive breastfeeding experience.  Have you exclusively breastfed your child for a minimum of one year?

• Are you willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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? Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Case Management experience
• Experience documenting in SOAP format
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (proficient)

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 Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773                 

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.

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.