Job Description

Requisition No: 838331 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64028580 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028580 

Salary: $55,000 -$60,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job posting category: open

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in

Monroe County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated

state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent

is expected to incorporate the agency values of I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R esponsiveness and E xcellence in

all aspects of their work.

This is a highly responsible, fulltime professional position responsible for initiating and coordinating tobacco prevention and control activities at the county level in accordance with Article X, Section 27 FL Constitution and section 381.84 FL Statute. This position serves as a liaison between the county health department, headquarters, youth and adult organizations, tobacco-free partnerships, businesses and other local agencies. This position requires in-county and out of county travel, travel with youth and some weekend and evening hours. This is a tobacco-free position. As a lead position, this individual will be responsible for planning and directing the work of the Health Educator Consultant position to meet the needs of the work plan required activities.

Provides administrative, procurement and fiscal support for tobacco prevention and control for youth and adult programs. Serves as the point of contact for all tobacco prevention and control for the county health department. Promotes Department of Health programs and develops and submits tobacco prevention work plan activities focusing on promoting cessation, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, preventing youth and college age initiation and promoting prevention. Performs community needs assessments. Coordinates program activities with other health department programs and staff as needed. Ensures in the maintenance of a local tobacco-free community partnership and SWAT Chapter for the youth leadership clubs by helping to organize meetings, conducting business, training in skills needed and activities of the partnership/clubs. Assists in recruiting partnership members. Assists with the coordination of partnership activities within the county. Acts as contract manager for tobacco prevention program. Collects and analyzes data to ensure program outcomes.

Collaborate with local agencies and community leaders to develop and implement interventions/programs throughout Monroe County regarding tobacco use. Provide outreach activities including participating in community events by partnering with FL Department of Health in Monroe’s programs and initiatives and community partners. Assists in conducting health risk assessments of the target population using a DOH approved health risk assessment instrument. Required to transport and chaperone youth to in-county and out-of-county trainings.

Promotes cessation through Tobacco Free FL’s Quit Your Way program and DOH wellness initiatives, and refers community members to tobacco cessation and health services offered at the local level. Promotes youth empowerment by increasing skills, knowledge of tobacco issues and prevention and advocacy training. Promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community. Represents the CHD on local committees, boards, and coalitions for tobacco prevention. Attends scheduled trainings as required. Assures that tobacco prevention advocates receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies and the program’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Manages Scorecard entries for the division of Community Health and Planning. Participates in quality improvement and activities to ensure processes are functioning effectively and efficiently.

Performs other work related duties as assigned. Required to participates in emergency duty response in county and out of county activation as duty is assigned..

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in cessation, secondhand smoke, and youth prevention
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources
• Knowledge of coalition development
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and methods
• Knowledge of DOH financial systems for tracking encumbrances and payments
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to implement appropriate behavior change model to achieve goals
• Ability to develop, plan, implement programs.
• Ability to work with youth and adults
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Skilled in written and oral communications, Public speaking, coalition building and program development skills, management expertise, and a strong knowledge of state procurement and budget management are recommended.
• Marketing and public relations experience is recommended.
• Knowledge of computers, Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook) and word processing skills.

Qualifications:

• -Bachelor's degree from a college or university and three years of professional experience in public health, health sciences, program planning or an agency program area.
• -A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• -Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

• Maintain a Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

Key West, FL

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. 

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