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HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT

Date: May 16, 2024

Location:

TAMPA, FL, US, 33616

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Requisition No: 829430

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $42,272.52 to $46,499.77

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH

Division of Community Health – Health Promotion & Education

Health Educator Consultant (HEC)

4704-B Montgomery Ave, Tampa, FL 33616

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. 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.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Title of Position: Health Educator Consultant (HEC)

The Health Educator Consultant is responsible for helping conduct diabetes prevention, education, and awareness programs with Health Promotion and Education. This position is also responsible for the coordination and implementation of other educational programs in the community as well as functions as the primary trainer of facilitation programs and provides continue education courses as required.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate program activities with the Chronic Disease staff and other health department staff as needed.
• Participate in local community partnerships, coalitions, task forces and meetings representing Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough that support and enhance programming goals.
• Promotes the Health Department programs and refer community members as appropriate to other community resources offered locally.
• Research and collaborate with community partners in support of Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Get into Fitness Today (GIFT) program, Get into Fitness Together- Learning and Emotional Activity Program (GIFT- LEAP), Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program, and Blood Pressure Program (BP for Me).
• Facilitate, serve as a back-up, support, and promote for all programs. This includes: DSME, Blood Pressure Program (BP for Me), Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Get into Fitness Today (GIFT), Get into Fitness Together- Learning and Emotional Activity Program (GIFT- LEAP).
• Ensure all TRAIN the trainer facilitator guides are complete and updated annually.
• Outreach to medical community promoting Get into Fitness Today (GIFT), Get into Fitness Together- Learning and Emotional Activity Program (GIFT- LEAP), Health Literacy, Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSME), Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Blood Pressure Program (BP for Me).
• Assist in the coordination of facilitation trainings for (GIFT) Get into Fitness Today program, The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), and the GIFT LEAP program (Get into Fitness Together-Learning Emotional Activity Program).
• Develop and maintain curriculum for various trainings: lunch and learns, one-time presentations on data, one pagers and educational content for all of Community Health.
• Create continue education programs that will be presented to DPP Lifestyle Coaches for annual credits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public speaking and teaching skills.
• Lifestyle Coach with National Diabetes Prevention Program.
• Knowledge of national, state, and global trends and strategies in health education and promotion.
• Assessment and program evaluation skills, methodology & statistical analysis experience.
• Coalition-building skills.
• IT skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Social marketing and grant writing experience preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to develop audiovisual materials.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare reports. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• One year minimum working with health education programs.
• One year minimum providing community outreach and/or collaboration with community organizations.

Preferred:

• Lifestyle Coach with National Diabetes Prevention Program.
• Experience preparing health-related materials such as reports, brochures, etc.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience facilitating trainings.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, biology, nutrition, or a health-related field from an accredited college or university.

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:

4704-B Montgomery Ave, Tampa, FL 33616

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 ).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more

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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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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:

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.

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 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 , 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.

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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 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 , 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 clickinghere ) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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