HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64051725

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT is a professional position within the Area 12 HIV/AIDS Program and has the working title of Early Intervention Consultant (EIC). The EIC is resonsible for coordinating the HIV /AIDS counseling, testing, and linkage (CTL) program in the Area. This Includes providing the training and educational classes needed by the counselors and testers to be certified to administer the HIV/ AIDS test and ensuring that an adequate network of FDOH Registered Test sites are in the communities or organizations that are most impacted by HIV or serve clients that are at high risk of contracting HIV in the area. Responsibilities of this position include providing or coordinating training, education, and technical assistance to community-based organizations (CBO's), management of technical assistance and consultation regarding community planning, treatment, and care and prevention specifically as it relates to minority needs and activities. As this position serves a diverse population, it requires the ablilty to communicate effectively with multicultural and ethnic groups. This position coordinates and conducts HIV training for HIV/AIDS 101, 500, 501, 501 Updates, 4 Key Component Initiatives, and other related trainings for county health department (CHD) staff, community-based organization (CBO) and registered test site providers. This position also serves as the contract manager for Memorandum of Agreement(s) (MOA), for the CBO's and Community Partners, preparing, editing, executing and monitoring of the MOA. Monitors all HIV/AIDS counseling and testing sites to ensure that they are adhering to policies, procedures and requirements of the MOA between the agency and FDOH-Volusia to be a registered HIV Test site. Incumbent is expected to communicate (in writing, by phone or In person) in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

The incubent must possess extraordinary organizational skills and can multi-task as the position requires such competencies. The incubent must have experience in developing, conducting, and presenting training presentations. Incubent will confer and consult with internal and external partners, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, public and private groups and committees to determine the HIV /AIDS early Intervention needs and plans to recommend implementing and / or extending programs and services. The incubent will support and educate both internally and externally regarding making HIV Testing a routine part of care and a priority in non-healthcare settings through working with community medical providers and community-based organizations. The incumbent must possess extraordinary organizational skills and can multi-task as the position requires such competencies. The incumbent must heve experience in developing, conducting, and presenting training presentations. The incumbent will confer and consult with internal and external partners, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, public and private groups and committees to determine the HIV /AIDS early Intervention needs and plans to recommend implementing and / or extending programs and services. The incumbent will support and educate both internally and externally regarding making HIV Testing a routine part of care and a priority in non-healthcare settings through working with community medical providers and community-based organizations. The incubent must develop and foster networking relationships with community and support resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and/or experience with HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention Interventions

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must have at least 1 year experience Communicable Disease Prevention - Community Education

Preferred - 

Ability to maintain client confidentiality

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:

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

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.