OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64949320
Company: State of Florida
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 815988
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64949320
Position Number: 64949320
Salary: $25.42 hourly
Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2023
Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible and independent position that serves
as a Health Educator for Florida Department of Health in Osceola
County. Incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and
conducting health promotion and public health education programs,
events, and activities in order to improve community health.
Develop workplan(s) that align with the Agency Strategic
priorities. Interprets, evaluate, and analyzes data from the
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFFS), Florida
Community Health assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS), and other
reliable sources to determine priorities areas and develop programs
and participate in community outreach activities to achieve plan
objectives. Conducts health promotion and public health education
classes, workshops and trainings for agency personnel, schools,
civic groups, and the general public. Prepares and distributes
health education materials, including reports, bulletins, displays
and multimedia content. Provides public health information in a
culturally competent, linguistically appropriate manner for the
purpose of improving outcomes. Conducts evaluations to assess the
quality and performance of health education programs to focus on
annual health promotion plan.
Coordinates and participates in events with appropriate community
partners. Assists in the securing of resources including services
and educational materials as needed. Serves as focal point to
educate the public on the role of the Department of Health.
Contributes to after events follow-up. Documents all health
promotion activities events and community meeting attendance on the
community engagement spreadsheet. Acts as a resource to Health
Department personnel and other health and community programs. Serve
on boards and committees when such effort enhances the Health
Department message. As needed, supports community health
improvement activities.
Develops and delivers health educational materials and
presentations to diverse audiences as needed. Assists in the
achievement and maintenace of Public Health Accreditation status.
Attends meetings, in-services and training that supports
professional development.
Organizes events and programs in recognition of public health
issues or other events of public health significance.
Prepares reports of activities and goal accomplishments.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or
required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Judgment and decision making; writing/communicating;
documenting/recording information. Ability to network. Ability to
communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
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:
Florida Department of Health in Osceola
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:
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs,
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.
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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