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SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64067223
Date: Aug 12, 2024
Location:
BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513
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Requisition No: 835264
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64067223
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64067223
Salary: $42,500-$45,000 based on qualifications and experience
Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2024
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Your Specific Responsibilities:
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
This Senior Health Educator position is a highly responsible position in the community. This is professional work planning and conducting programs to improve public health. Promotes, maintains and improves individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors through education and/or awareness campaigns.
Establishes interventions to address literacy issues of public health significance. Specifically, works with other health education staff in coordination with the Sumter County School Board. Assists with Health Education programs such as Healthiest Weight, Healthy Babies, Falls Prevention, Swim Safe Sumter and the Sumter Molar Coaster.
Serves as the Workforce Development (WFD) Plan lead. Ensure all WFD Plan objectives are tracked and completed within established time frames. Develop, monitor, and update the WFD plan while adhering to state deadlines. Submit a WFD annual progress report by state determined deadlines.
Serves as Employee Wellness Committee Chair. Coordinates meetings, newsletter, engages employees on initiatives and strategies to improve health and boost employee wellness.
Administer and report on the Quality of Life program, ensuring all objectives are met on schedule and accurately documented in ClearPoint. Develop and enhance the Quality of Life taskforce by organizing and leading quarterly meetings with a coalition of community members and organizations. Plan and execute an annual event, collaborating with various organizations that serve the community to ensure a successful and impactful event.
Participates in Accreditation activities to ensure department is positioned for continuous quality improvement and maintains accredited posture as an integrated system. Attends Performance Management Council (PMC) meetings and scheduled training as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Responds during emergencies and participates as part of the team to work assigned shelters or staff Emergency Operations Center. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good listening skills.
- Knowledge of the principals and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of community health education.
- Knowledgeable of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design
principle.
- Knowledge of gathering information and data collection
- Ability to work with new materials and grasp its implications.
- Ability to weigh relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with individuals and create community within a group.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize & organize work assignments and work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in front of groups.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external
partners.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people of varying ages, ethnicities, life experiences, etc.
- Active listening skills, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS,
etc.
- Ability to design and produce health promotion and public health education materials.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 lbs. or more - unassisted.
- Ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
Minimum of one years of presenting education materials at events. (Education can substitute for experience)
Minimum of one years of experience in planning and coordinating health promotions. (Education can substitute for experience)
Ability to lift and/or move objects 30 pounds or more.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred -
Master's degree in public health from an accredited university.
Experience leading a community coalition.
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 Sumter County
415 E. Noble Ave.
Bushnell, FL 33513
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;
Compensation Information:
$42500.0 / Yearly - $42500.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 42500.0 Yearly
Up To: 45000.0 Yearly
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