Job Description

Requisition No: 840475 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64959291

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64959291 

Salary: $23.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title: OPS Health Educator Consultant

Salary: $23/hour, Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

Location: 400 West Airport Blvd

Sanford Florida 32773 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Operations and Management Consultant manager-SES, the incumbent to this position will develop and implement injury prevention programs, educate the public on various injury risks, and collaborate with community partners to address specific injury issues. As part of the Health Promotion Team, the Health Educator 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, and environmental change. Objectives will be met by:

•Understanding the Social Determinants of Health underlying Chronic Disease Risk Factors 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.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Participating in the development and coordination of health needs assessments through public health surveys, focus groups, and interviews.

• Analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFFS), Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS), and other reliable data sources.

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to determine community health needs and developing plans for meeting those needs.

• Conducting health promotion and public health education classes, workshops and trainings for agency personnel, schools, civic groups, businesses, and the general public.

• Preparing and distributing health education materials, including reports, bulletins, displays, and multimedia content.

• Providing public health information in a culturally competent, linguistically appropriate manner for the purpose of improving health outcomes.

• Educating staff and community partners about human trafficking.

• Creating educational materials, including curricula, presentations, and handouts, to promote human trafficking awareness.
• Conducting evaluations to assess the quality and performance of health education programs specific to chronic disease and injury prevention.

Injury Prevention:

• Facilitate opportunities for collaborative injury prevention efforts in the areas of child safety, bicycle safety, drowning prevention, suicide, fall-related injuries among seniors, and others as identified by the community.

• Develop, create, and coordinate community outreach and prevention programs for targeted populations.

• Plan activities based on performance improvement indicators and evaluate effectiveness of plans.

• Develop and disseminate culturally appropriate educational and training materials to reduce the rates of intentional and unintentional injuries.

• Promote and raise the visibility of the DOH-Seminole Injury Prevention and Outreach Program.

• Create on-demand reports that document all interactions, interventions, education, and information provided.

Community Outreach:

• Screen requests for community outreach events using established internal process.

• Work with staff and program managers to meet community requests.

• Work with and coordinate events with appropriate partners to meet community requests.

• Secure resources including staffing, services, and educational information.

• Serve as a focal point to educate the public on the role of the County Health Department.

• Complete and maintain after-event follow-up reports.

Planning and Research:

• Data Management analysis and presentation: Produce reports on chronic diseases and health disparities by analyzing data from various data sources such as FDOH vital statistics (ESSENCE, FL-CHARTS, Merlin); hospitalization, Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgical Care (ASC) centers data from Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA); local EMS; US Census; Community Commons; Robert Wood Johnson’s County Health Rankings & Roadmap and other resources.

• Assist in preparing and releasing DOH-Seminole’s Annual Report.

• Develop and implement assessment plans to determine the site’s health and lifestyle needs.

• Work with management to utilize best practices that promote a culture of wellness.

• Oversee program delivery and evaluation, integrating cost-effectiveness with customer satisfaction.

• Primary Data Collection: Develop “Health Assessment” survey tool for data collection in local communities; collect data in targeted communities which will be used to prepare special reports focusing on health disparities in targeted neighborhoods in Seminole County.

Other duties:

• Lead and contribute to writing grants and securing other program funding opportunities.

• Lead and participate in activities to support the Healthy Communities Florida work plan.

• Assist in the achievement and maintenance of Public Health Accreditation status.

• Attend team meetings, in-services, and trainings that support professional development.

• Cross-train to serve as backup to other departments as needed.

• All other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

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:

400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 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:

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

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.

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