HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64051571

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Health in Martin County seeks a Health Education Program Consultant to lead coordination of community health projects and partnerships.

You will provide expert consultation to community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers, develop and evaluate public health initiatives, and report on progress. Some travel, evenings, and weekend work are required to support CHIP and fall prevention activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public health, health promotion, health education, or another related field.
• Must have the ability to work on evenings and weekends when required.
• Skilled at using a personal computer to accurately input and retrieve information.
• Have five years experience in planning and implementing health promotion programs.
• Have three years experience collaborating with community partners to improve population health issues.
• Have the ability to maintain 100% client confidentiality both on and off the job.
• Willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours in a Special Needs Shelter, Emergency Operations Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses involving any disaster or threat of disaster.
• Willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage community health special projects and related activities.
• Provide expert consultation to community organizations, schools and healthcare providers to improve health status and access to care.
• Develop partnerships, collect and analyze data, and evaluate programs according to workplans and timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the agency’s vision and mission.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Databases

Health education

Community organization

Evaluation principles

Interpersonal skills

Organizing resources

Public speaking

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Databases

Job description

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HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64051571

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Requisition No:886829

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64051571

The Health Education Program Consultant is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for coordinating and managing community health special projects and related activities. This independent position provides expert consultation to community organizations, schools and healthcare providers to promotes improvements of residents’ health status and health outcomes and increase access to quality care.

The incumbent will participate in existing collaborations and work to develop other partnerships as needed to address the public health needs of the community; will use data, technology, best practices and/or evidence-based resources to develop, implement and evaluate programs and public health initiatives in accordance with approved workplans and timelines. The position requires the ability to work independently without close supervision. This position functions under the general direction of the Program Administrator-SES. This position requires local travel and some weekend and evening hours.

Program Consultation and Collaboration:

Serves as the Health Liaison for DOH-Martin and provide expert consultation to organizations regarding the development and implementation of projects to improve social and economic factors impacting health in Martin County, in accordance with established departmental guidelines for projects and other activities.

Community Partnership/Engagement:

Act as the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Champion for chronic disease prevention. Collaborate with community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies pertaining to CHIP priorities. Documents progress towards inclusion of chronic disease prevention strategies in Martin County. Utilize PACE-EH or other evidence-based strategy to identify and address issues related to the built environment in the community. Provide advice on State approved best practices and evidence-based approaches to improve policy, system, and environmental changes in schools or Early Childcare Education settings. Serves as backup facilitator for fall prevention workshops.

Data Analytics, Assessment, and reporting

Coordinates presentations and updates on projects, initiatives and programs. Provide information as requested by the state. Maintains documentation and submit scheduled reports as required in a timely manner. Participates in required, state, regional program meeting/trainings as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the agency’s vision and mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, publisher, and Outlook and databases.
• Knowledge of health education, planning, community organization, and evaluation principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse population.
• Skills in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and working efficiently; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Skills in public speaking and event planning.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and organize data and information for presentation in a variety of formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to bend, twist, walk up to ½ mile, lift to 40 pounds, sit, and stand for extended periods of time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public health, health promotion, health education, or another related field.
• Must have the ability to work on evenings and weekends when required.
• Skilled at using a personal computer to accurately input and retrieve information.
• Have five years experience in planning and implementing health promotion programs.
• Have three years experience collaborating with community partners to improve population health issues.
• Have the ability to maintain 100% client confidentiality both on and off the job.
• Willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours in a Special Needs Shelter, Emergency Operations Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses involving any disaster or threat of disaster.
• Willing to physically come into the office daily and perform field work.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

3441 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL, 34994

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

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

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 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.