Ops Health Educator

Requisition No: 826973 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: Salary: $19.00/hour Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Open Competitive Opportunity Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a highly responsible and independent position focused on the development and facilitation of community health programs in Columbia and Hamilton County. The incumbent will be the primary contact for maternal and child health (MCH) grant funded projects and workplans, the Tobacco Free Moms and Babies Initiative, and will be the lead for the health equity program workplan. Specific duties include: Create, implement, and facilitate a health equity task force, and a Health Equity Plan. The goal of this plan is the identification and prioritization of public health gaps through community coalitions and partnerships, including internal and external stakeholders and partners. Work closely with county health department (CHD) foundational planning coordinator in the development and implementation of community health improvement plans and strategic plans. Drafting goals and objectives that align with grant or program deliverables and expectations. Collect and analyze related program data for trends and themes. Draft and submit reports to the applicable program office within the specified timeframe. Attend regular meetings and training related to programmatic areas. Active participation in collaborative community partnership meetings with local partners and stakeholders. Draft meeting agendas and record minutes of meetings. Planning and maintenance of program budget for both counties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient use of Microsoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal communication. Ability to facilitate meetings with internal and external partners. Ability to deliver public health information to communities or citizens. Ability to collect and review data related to program areas. Qualifications: Minimum - High School Diploma Preferred - Preference will be given to those with post-secondary coursework in a related field. 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: Lake City, Florida 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: 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. 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. 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 (1-). 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.