Job Description

Requisition No: 833528 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64082237

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082237 

Salary: $43,500 - $47,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Open Competitive

HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64082237

$43,500 - $47,000 annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible professional position that serves as the Minority Health Liaison with the Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties (DOH-H/G) and reports to the Senior Human Services Program Specialist - SES. This position is responsible for promoting and coordinating activities to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for residents through developing partnerships, project planning, and implementation of projects that address social determinants of health (SDOH).
Researches, compiles, analyzes, and shares data on health equity, health disparities, and SDOH with internal and external groups. This includes information related to health disparities within Hendry and Glades Counties, barriers to achieving health equity, best practices to address SDOH, and available funding opportunities.
Promotes the development of programs that improve access to health care services. Facilitates a health equity coalition that includes organizations that serve the community. Engages partners in developing and updating health equity plans. Works with partners to coordinate and implement activities from health equity plans. Conducts presentations and provides updates at coalition meetings. Prepares agenda items and meeting minutes.
Develops and submits program workplans, health equity plans, quarterly reports, and other documents as required, within established deadlines. Monitors and evaluates progress on health equity plan objectives.
Coordinates technical assistance trainings and provides resources that provide better information dissemination, education about health disparities, improve cultural competency, and increase the quality of health outcomes and delivery of health care services. Coordinates and participates in local community outreach events to promote health equity initiatives, share approved messaging, and engage the community.
Assesses training needs of DOH – H/G staff and other community partners to improve their capacity for addressing social determinants of health; provides and/or coordinates the provision of staff training related to health equity.
Attends required trainings and meetings, including DOH Southwest Region Minority Health team and DOH Office of Minority Health and Health Equity meetings.
Participates on the DOH – H/G Performance Management Council (PMC) and attends regular meetings and assists with program budgets as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Computer skills in DOH approved systems
• Skilled in written and oral communications including public speaking.
• Ability to complete written reports.
• Ability to collect, retrieve and present data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health education, community or public health, nursing, one of the biological sciences, education, public relations, communications or one of the behavioral sciences & four years of professional experience in providing health education services; or master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas of study described above and three years of professional experience as described above; or equivalent professional experience.
• Willing to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent of this position includes working in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters, 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

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:

Hendry and Glades Counties, including LaBelle, Clewiston, and Moore Haven.

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:  

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. 

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