OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64852823

Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternate

State group insurance

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment Compensation

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is seeking an OPS Health Educator to implement health education initiatives, engage community partners, and support the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grant.

This independent position collaborates with FDOH-SJC staff, partners, and the community to promote healthy behaviors. Daily duties include identifying community health needs, developing outreach initiatives, coordinating events, presenting trainings, distributing materials,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Knowledge of program development.
• Knowledge of the methods for data collecting and analyzing.
• Skill with utilizing computers, Microsoft products or other database programs, and basic software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifies health needs for St Johns County and develops ways to address those needs.
• Develops new outreach initiatives and ways to address those initiatives.
• Tracks community outreach events and work with Health Education staff and supervisors to determine appropriate events to participate in.
• Attends, participates in and manages outreach/community events.
• Monitors FDOH initiatives and events for potential implementation at FDOH-SJC.

Skills

Health education knowledge

Program development

Data collection & analysis

Computer skills (MS Office)

Effective communication

Relationship building

Event planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Requisition No:886250

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64852823

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

This is an independent position that works with FDOH-SJC employees, community partners and community members. While this position works with all aspects of health education, the position may have a focus within FDOH-SJC as well.

This position works on Florida Health’s initiatives and deliverables including the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grant for FDOH-SJC. This includes but is not limited to working on:

• Collaborating with public and private entities
• Bringing together state agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, county and municipal departments and community members
• Completing SRAE activities specified in the grant plan
• Engaging FDOH-SJC staff

This position:

• Identifies health needs for St Johns County and develops ways to address those needs
• Develops new outreach initiatives and ways to address those initiatives
• Tracks community outreach events and work with Health Education staff and supervisors to determine appropriate events to participate in
• Attends, participates in and manages outreach/community events
• Monitors FDOH initiatives and events for potential implementation at FDOH-SJC

This position works with FDOH-SJC Health Education staff to develop and implement strategies to:

• Promote activities with community partners to promote healthy communities
• Present trainings/education to the community and staff
• Distribute outreach material for all media types
• Participate in the development and implementation of FDOH-SJC’s Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
• Enhance community health improvement initiatives
• Address objectives from FDOH-SJC agency plans

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education

Knowledge of program development

Knowledge of the methods for data collecting and analyzing

Skill with utilizing computers, Microsoft products or other database programs, and basic software applications

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others

Ability to plan, organize and implement community events

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Qualifications:

Valid FL driver’s license. This position is required to work weekends and/or after work hours for outreach events

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in‑office or field work.

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 theHealthiestState 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:

St. Johns County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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 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.

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.