HEALTH EDUCATOR

Requisition No: 835619

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64007179

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007179

Salary: $1,298.40 - $1,320 (Biweekly)

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2024

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$1,298.40 - $1,320 (Biweekly)

This is a full time position working 40 hours a week.

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position reports to the Operations & Management Consultant Manager and is actively involved in providing education and activities in the community and in a school setting for middle and high school aged students. The incumbent will exhibit an attitude of friendliness and customer service towards all clients, including youth, parents/guardians and community members as well as act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees. The individual will be required to use discretion in managing confidential information and is responsible for the data sets under his/her control.

Incumbent uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH Wakulla; assists in improvement projects, as assigned.

Health Educator for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE), Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Promoting Activities:

• Plans, coordinates and facilitates an evidence-based sexual risk avoidance education (SRAE) curriculum and promotes activities targeting middle and high school youth, their parents, guardians, and significant adults.

• Plans, promotes and coordinates activities for youth, parents, guardians and significant adults in community settings in accordance with the project work plan.

• Plans, facilitates and participates in community events and presentations promoting the SRAE message, which includes positive choices for youth.

• Participates in DOH, SRAE and other trainings and conferences including but not limited to those offered through various community entities which includes but is not limited to Wakulla County Schools, Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, MADD, as well as other trainings and conferences deemed necessary by Program office and/or Program Director. These trainings, meetings, presentations and conferences are required to develop and improve SRAE and promoting activities.

• Independently prepares and oversees SRAE necessary equipment, training aids/props, classroom management tools, and actual classrooms for SRAE and promoting activities, to hold true to the fidelity of the approved curriculum being implemented, with the most recent platform of virtual classes.

• Designs, coordinates and delivers informational and educational workshops/presentations that are defined as a need in the schools and/or community with a focus on positive youth development, the SRAE message and/or any other related topic associated with the SRAE program.

• Responsible for executing special initiatives and projects pertaining to SRAE and PYD. Works with other SRAE program staff to provide SRAE activities in schools and the community.

• Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners, community organizations/businesses, and governmental agencies in order to promote the SRA message.

• Responsible for and assists with the ANCHOR program offered through the juvenile delinquency court order with an educational approach to teaching teens critical life skills, self-empowerment and the physical and emotional consequences of risky behaviors.

Administrative:

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining inventories of educational material, incentives, and community event materials, including SRA brochure displays in community businesses and schools.

• Responsible for assuring the completion of student interaction report forms, sign-in sheets, pre and post tests and facilitator evaluations within established time frames after the completion of such activity, lesson or event. Responsible for accurately entering classroom and community data into Excel.

• Provides detailed, accurate documentation and information for reporting purposes including but not limited to monthly reports, program office’s site visit/audit, public records requests as requested by the Community Health Program Manager.

• Responsible for reviewing input on recommendations and/or revisions to the SRAE program design and classroom management tools including input and feedback on lesson materials and activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public speaking and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of national, state and global trends and strategies in health education and promotion; assessment and program evaluation skills, methodology & statistical analysis experience, coalition-building skills.
• Skilled in use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Valid Florida Driver's License, Ability to work some nights and weekends for community/school events and activities, Ability to comfortably educate individuals in a group setting.

Preferred - 1-3 years of experience educating youth, experience with public speaking to a variety of audiences, Certification in Real Essentails -Center for Relationship Education Curriculum.

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:

Wakulla County Health Department

48 Oak Street, Crawfordville FL 32327

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

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

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.

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.