HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64006263

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an advanced-level position in the School Health Program and the Community Health Improvement Section (CHI) of the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Position involves work focusing on public health issues facing school-age children. These issues include, but are not limited to, healthiest weigh initiative, primary prevention education of tobacco usage, preventive dental health education as well as infectious disease education and injury prevention. This is professional work, planning implementing, evaluating, and delivering health promotion and health education programs and performing outreach activities to the community and target groups within the community. This position serves as a health education resource for public and private schools, voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, licensed childcare facilities, as well as community organizations focusing on school age children in Okaloosa County.

Collaborates with health specialists, school administrators, child development facility administrators, community-based youth groups, and civic organizations to ascertain community health needs, determine availability of services, and to develop goals using a written work plan.

Identifies and develops health education presentations that are age-appropriate for use by school staff or child development program staff to enhance the health knowledge and improved health habits of children. Participates in developing or selection of curriculum as well as preparation of pamphlets, visual aids, course outlines and other materials used in teaching and promoting health education to targeted school age children and upon request, will instruct and assist in developing presentations to be utilized in schools, child development facilities, and community-based youth groups.

Conducts activities to increase awareness of impact of lifestyle on healthy weight and chronic disease as well as address the safety issues facing youth in Okaloosa County. Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Communicates with others outside the organization. Tailors communication and presentations to the needs of the audience. Represents the organization to the public and community.

Analyzes data to identify individual and /or community needs prior to planning, implementing, and evaluating programs or services designed to promote healthy lifestyles. Has knowledge of procedures and technical skills necessary to obtain demographic and community health data on Okaloosa County youth. Uses data to recognize the needs of health education and the targeted age group. Develops appropriate approaches for implementing health education in a culturally competent and appropriate manner. Attends training and maintains competencies. Investigates best practices to inform, educate, and empower children, parents, teachers and the community about public health issues facing our youth.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing needs assessments, quality service, alternative delivery systems, and
• customer satisfaction evaluation
• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection
• Knowledge and application of youth development theory and interventions
• Skill in operating a personal computer
• Skill in effective communication in written, oral, and electronic formats
• Ability to utilize computer systems/programs
• Ability to develop and deliver health education services to others
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to follow office procedures and practices
• Ability to handle telephone calls and e-mails in a courteous and effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Ability to work outdoors year-around
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop plans or procedures to correct these problems
• Must be able to use all Microsoft programs
• Must be organized and detailed with the ability to write professional documents, reports, and e-mail communications
• Ability to talk and teach about the benefits of breastfeeding with children, teens and adults as needed
• Ability to work varying hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

• Experience working and/or volunteering in a health promotion/health education setting
• Experience working and/or volunteering with elementary, middle school and/or high school youth

Qualifications:

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required as position requires use of County-owned vehicle in the performance of duties.

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 Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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.

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.    

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.