Description
OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64913711
Date: Sep 30, 2024
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Requisition No: 838003
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64913711
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64913711
Salary: $22.00 HR,
Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2024
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Job posting category Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and/or attending health education and promotion, outreach activities and community events of the Office of Preventive Services. Reports directly to the Operations & Management Consultant I-SES of the Office of Preventive Services.
Prepares PowerPoint presentations, lectures, interviews and other materials to be distributed in community events and activities at schools, churches, health fairs, conferences and other health related events. Creates and distributes flyers, brochures, and other materials to promote the Preventive Services Program and to educate the community about program services.
Conducts research and prepares or obtains fact sheets and other educational materials for the public regarding the prevention of communicable diseases in English and coordinates the translations into Spanish and Creole.
Attends health fairs and other community events to deliver health education. Conducts group presentations as well as one on one education. Participates in media (television/radio) interviews to promote program services. Coordinates with community agencies, corporations, schools and other agencies and groups to assist with health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
Incumbent is responsible for the distribution and recollection of customer satisfaction surveys and is part of the Information and Education Advisory Committee. Keeps track of all outreach efforts and records activities within appropriate logs. Maintains activity calendar up-to date. Maintains data ready for reporting purposes and generates reports as necessary. Prepares a quarterly newsletter regarding program activities and Preventive Services topics for Department of Health, County Health Department and community partners.
Assists the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in recruiting eligible clients and registering them for the program. Performs a variety of outreach activities for the Family Planning, Prenatal clinic and Dental Programs to recruit eligible clients, promotes program services and makes client appointments. Maintains logs for tracking purposes.
Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences and workshops to ensure professional growth. Attends at least twenty-five education/outreach activities (health fairs, workshops, presentations) each year. Actively participates in assigned workgroups and committees representing the program or the agency.
Performs other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge and proficiency with computers and various computer programs.
+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
+ Ability to utilize computer systems-Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel.
+ Ability to use LCD projector for presentations.
+ Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
+ Ability to interview clients.
+ Ability to record and evaluate data relating to assistance for health care or community services.
+ Ability to follow instructions.
+ Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
+ Ability to keep accurate records.
+ Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
+ Skill in public speaking and conducting presentations.
Qualifications:
Experience in public speaking, valid driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle to perform job related duties.
Preferred - Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Where You Will Work:
18255 Homestead Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
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. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
+ State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
+ Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
+ Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
+ Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
+ Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
+ Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
+ And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .
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:
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