GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64030147

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

INTERNAL APPOINTMENT

Internal Agency Opportunity
Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).
Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant I

Position Number: 64030147

Base Salary: $1,550.80 Biweekly

Location: 475 Story Road Ocoee, FL 34761      

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A current Florida Department of Health Employee.

One year of verifiable public health/maternal child health or community development experience.

Two years of professional experience in public health or community health managing projects.

One-year experience in conducting community outreach/ educational classes.

One year experience preparing and conducting public or community health presentations.

Incumbent will have to travel to complete the job duties and responsibilities of this position. You must currently have a valid Florida Driver’s license OR a valid driver’s license. If from another state (will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire) AND you must have access to a personal vehicle in the absence of a county vehicle. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an independent outreach professional responsible for implementing effective outreach programs or events for the HRSA funded Federal Healthy Start program referred to as the Bellies, Babies, and Beyond (BB&B). This position is responsible for promoting and coordinating activities, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and recruitment of program participants. This position is responsible for identifying, collaborating and linking programs or organizations aimed at addressing the needs of BBB program participants. Develops relationships and creates strategic community partnerships with community leaders, organizations and various stakeholders to generate a high level of community awareness that could garner financial support and/or referral linkage, community enthusiasm and investment.  This position is responsible for collaborating Community Action Network (CAN) program participants to ascertain their feedback and program growth.

Develop and execute an action plan outlining effort relating to outreach and community engagement activities including identifying specific relationships that will be nurtured, activities to be executed, goal, objectives, and timelines. Plan, promote and execute events and activities and keep pre and post event details. Develop and maintain project schedules and timelines for events. Participate in the implementation of the communications and marketing plans for each activity/event in concert with the Department of Health Public Information Officer and the program manager. Identify and pursue opportunities for third-party events and liaise with organizers. Liaise with internal departments, committees and program participant to facilitate the coordination of activities and events. Develops and maintains professional relationships with Safe Kids Coalition, Childbirth Educators, community agencies and organizations.  Coordinates Healthy Start Bellies, Babies and Beyond education classes (childbirth, parenting, car seat safety). Maintains all logs and report statistical outcomes. 

Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key partners, community leaders, organizations and various stakeholders to increase awareness of and support for the BBB program. Develop an alliance for participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the strategic alliance for Infant Mortality Reduction. Partners should include, a wide representation of community leaders and community members, including education agencies; key community, healthcare, voluntary, and professional organizations; business, community, city and county elected officials, and faith-based leaders; and at least five program participants. Develop strategies to expand and link pregnant and parenting women to services that will improve birth outcomes, address social drivers of health, chronic disease and the growth and development of their infant.

Increase awareness in the community of the BBB program and infant mortality, which may include community presentations, participating in health fairs, and the development of a public awareness campaign (i.e. TV, radio, social and print media). Ensures that program information, events, and activities on website is current and accurate. Advocates health promotion and public health education through participation in relevant workshops (i.e. on health fairs, planning boards, health care projects, advisory councils and professional and civic organizations). Youth and Teen Outreach: Through partnerships with sites such as Beta UCP Facility, she provides educational programming to reduce teen pregnancy and support young parents in group settings.

Plans, manages, coordinates, participates and facilitate health promotion and public health education activities, including parenting, car seat education, community baby showers, Shower Power and inter-conceptional care. Designs and produces health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences, baby showers, electronic communication/newsletter and other items. Provides health care information and serves as a resource specialist to other agencies and civic, school and professional groups. Work with local schools and/or agencies with teen parent programs by providing health promotion and health education. Collaborates with other staff members on development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services to the community. Assist identified team members in creating and reviewing health promotion and education activities for participants. Documents all client encounters and contracts made. Accurately codes and documents services, education and other pertinent information in participant’s electronic record.

Contributes to coercive impact activities by planning and orchestrating quarterly participants CAN meetings with participants to achieve collective impact. Serve as a “customer advocate” representative for the program, providing an open feedback loop with the public and staff thus striving to improve programs, services and resources to the community as part of implementing its mission. Investigates, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve issues and problems.

Attend monthly Infant Mortality Task Force and other identified meetings to report outcomes, and planned activities.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Knowledge of: community resources and social services programs available to pregnant mother and infants. Knowledge of fetus, infant and child development. Knowledge of:  the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education; methods of data collection; basic computer and keyboarding skills. Knowledge of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel. Skill in: operating a personal computer and Ability to: work independently and exercise good professional judgment. Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Ability to demonstrate and exhibit respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. collect and analyze data; to communicate effectively; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners; actively listen to others; communicate effectively.  Identify family strengths and foster self-sufficiency and independence in families. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education Ability to: communicate effectively, work independently and exercise good professional judgment. respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.

Ability to: coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Demonstrate and exhibit plan, organize, multi-task and coordinate work assignments copier, fax machine and computer); collect and analyze data.

Knowledge of: of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel.

Ability to: plan, organize, multi-task and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to: work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Where you will be working: 475 Story Road, Ocoee, FL 34761

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.

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) 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. 

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.

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. 

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.