HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64041344

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This is a highly responsible and independent position within the Health Promotion (HP) Program, serving as the Healthy Communities (HC) of Florida liaison for the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH–St. Lucie). The role ensures completion of all activities and reporting requirements outlined in the Healthy Communities of Florida Workplan, while also supporting initiatives tied to the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for St. Lucie County.

The primary focus is on developing and implementing community-based strategies to reduce the burden of chronic disease. This includes executing activities from both the Healthy Communities Manual and Workplan and the CHIP, with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention and health promotion.

Key areas of responsibility include advancing Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) changes related to nutrition and physical activity in early childcare and education (ECE), school, and community settings, as well as promoting worksite wellness within DOH–St. Lucie and local businesses.

This position requires expertise in program planning and evaluation, public speaking, coalition building, and marketing/public relations.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) Changes in ECE and School Settings

• Utilize the most current Healthy Communities of Florida (HC) Program Manual and Workplan to develop and implement local plans that engage early childcare education (ECE) and school settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.  Current initiatives this position is responsible for:
  • Go NAPSACC, Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care; increase engagement and completed modules,
  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation; assist and provide continual follow-up with school district in completing the Thriving Schools Integrated Assessment and select 1 action item each to address physical activity and nutrition,
  • Identifying and implementing a local PSE promising practice focusing on ECE and/or school setting.
• Maintain active participation in the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all required reports to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).
• Maintain regular communication with the program manager and Health Promotion team regarding ongoing activities and projects.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – PSE Changes in Community Settings

• Utilize the most current Healthy Communities of Florida (HC) Program Manual and Workplan to develop and implement local plans that engage community settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.  Current initiatives this position is responsible for:
  • Using the PACE-EH methodology to assess environmental health needs of the community and facilitate the resulting improvement activities.  PACE-EH may require partnering with other DOH-St. Lucie departments and community partners, this position should lead and monitor progress.
  • Identifying and implementing a local PSE promising practice focusing on a community setting.
• Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to support chronic disease prevention efforts.
• Provide technical assistance and resources to community leaders to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
• Participate in public events, outreaches, and campaigns to raise awareness and encourage community engagement.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – Worksite Wellness

• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead efforts to implement PSE changes that enhance employee wellbeing at DOH–St. Lucie.
• Develop, launch, and sustain a comprehensive worksite wellness plan for DOH–St. Lucie employees.
• Partner with businesses of varying sizes to share best practices and resources for worksite wellness.
• Report activities and progress to the CHIP lead and ensure proper documentation for inclusion in CHIP reports.
• Submit monthly updates to the program manager detailing worksite wellness initiatives.

Communications and Reporting

• Prepare, route, and submit the Healthy Communities bi-annual report, annual narrative, and success story for DOH–St. Lucie.
• Create and route for approval, or identify, awareness campaigns on the role of healthy eating and physical activity in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
• Use an annual editorial calendar to plan awareness marketing, including flyers, presentations, and social media content.

• Lead or participate in community outreach events to engage stakeholders on chronic disease prevention, HP initiatives, and HC projects.
• Manage purchasing of approved educational and promotional materials related to HC projects and chronic disease prevention.

Other Health Promotion Program Duties

• Actively participate in the Healthy St. Lucie Coalition and other community coalitions to promote the goals of the HC of Florida, CHIP, and the Community Health Liaison’s Health Improvement Plan.
• Collaborate with partners and other Health Promotion programs to maximize community impact.
• As needed, assist in drafting written summaries for CHIP quarterly action plans and the annual progress report.
• Attend all relevant meetings, including:
  • Statewide HC and individual program meetings
  • Healthy St. Lucie Coalition meetings
  • DOH–St. Lucie Health Promotion meetings
  • Community events and other assigned programmatic gatherings
• Promote additional health programs including Tobacco Free Florida, and health screenings.

National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Support

• Serve as the back-up in the absence of the for the National Diabetes Prevention Program lead.
• Obtain certification as a lifestyle coach through “Prevent T2 for All.”
• Assist in data collection and reporting.
• Support recruitment and promotion efforts for the DPP program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed for success in the position include:

Knowledge of community resources,

Knowledge of health education techniques.

Skills in public speaking, written communication, event planning, creating and giving presentations. 

Skills in coalition building and community engagement.

Ability to provide technical assistance and education to varying organizations and audiences.

Ability to use various computers programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Minimum qualifications:

• Driver's license, if out of state a Florida Driver's license is required within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience working in health education (can be substituted with Certified Health Education Specialist certificate (CHES) or bachelor’s degree in related field).
• Required to travel 0-25% of time per week.

• Florida Department of Health is 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 shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work with occasional after-hours or weekend duties. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, nutrition, health education, education, human services, or a related field.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

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:

Saint Lucie County Health Department

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.    

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.