HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - SES - 64084048

Requisition No: 851580 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - SES - 64084048

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64084048 

Salary:  $47,000 - $50,500 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

Division of Community Health – Health Promotion and Education Program

Health Educator Consultant- SES

4704-B W. Montgomery Avenue, Tampa, FL 33616

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Health Educator Consultant - SES:

This position will serve in the Health Promotion and Education Program within the Community Health division co-leading the chronic disease team and serving as the program coordinator for the Diabetes Prevention Program.  This position works independently under the supervision of the Health Promotion and Education Human Services Program Manager.

The Health Promotion and Education Program promotes a creative and low stress work environment where staff are encouraged to bring their professional and personal expertise from the healthcare and public health fields to the workplace, and to be innovative and creative in work products, marketing efforts and program delivery.  Professional enhancement is supported and highly encouraged.

This is work leading a team in promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. The Health Educator Consultant-SES will oversee the Diabetes Prevention Program, monitor and manage programmatic outcomes for chronic disease programs, lead quality improvement and strategic plan initiatives, oversee fiscal resources, and supervise marketing campaigns.

The Health Educator Consultant-SES must have experience with the National Diabetes Prevention Program, data evaluation and quality improvement, program intervention and planning, knowledge of group facilitation versus teaching approaches, professional presentations, provider outreach and marketing.

The ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences is needed.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of 3 permanent career service positions. 
• Act as Program Coordinator for the Diabetes Prevention Program which includes overseeing and reporting on program outcomes to the Centers for Disase Control.
• Monitor and report on chronic disease team outcomes, outreach iniatives, and program interventions.
• Oversee and assist in designing, developing and presenting literature, information brochures, program materials, presentations on obesity and chronic disease topics, as assigned.
• Oversee fiscal resources related to grants, marketing initatives, and programmatic purchasing.
• Lead strategic initiatives and quality improvement projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), NDPP reporting standards, and outcome measures.
• Knowledge of national, state and global trends and strategies in health education and promotion; assessment and program evaluation skills, methodology & statistical analysis experience, coalition-building skills. 
• IT skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Knowledge of quality improvement practices and initiatives.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• At least one year of experience working with the Diabetes Prevention Program.

Preferred: 

• Trained as a Lifestyle Coach to facilitate the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program.
• Currently a Master Trainer Select for the Diabetes Prevention Program OR willing to become a Master Trainer Select within the next year.
• At least one year of experience analyzing and disseminating reports and information.

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:

4704-B W Montgomery Ave.

Tampa, FL 33616

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 for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more!

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com)

For a more complete list of benefits, 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.