HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64001481

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

10d • $47,668 - $52,435 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Family Planning Program. This position is supervised by the Nurse Manager I. Serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and reproductive health services in assigned counties. Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and reproductive health services. Provides health education information that helps individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, polices, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. Assists in the development/writing of policies, protocols, standards and guidelines, educational materials, grant applications and any other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services. Develops training programs, plans and conducts educational meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health departments, providers, and community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting men and women of reproductive age. Participates in analyzing data and trends related to men and women of reproductive age in order to improve services and systems throughout the state. Reviews, on a regular basis, family planning/reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development. Presents information via emails, webinars, and in personal meetings. Provides consultation, education and technical assistance to county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services in areas that may include HMS coding, Information and Education Committees, and other family planning/Title X program related topics. Participates in designating and developing documents and reports and implementing services per state and federal statutes and Title X guidelines. Provides technical assistance and monitoring of services for compliance with state and federal guidelines. Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and education.

Requirements

• Knowledge of program coordination and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to plan and develop programs or program components.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to prepare various reports.
• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• 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.
• The incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and reproductive health services in assigned counties.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and reproductive health services.
• Provides health education information that helps individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, polices, and environments.
• May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
• Assists in the development/writing of policies, protocols, standards and guidelines, educational materials, grant applications and any other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services.
• Develops training programs, plans and conducts educational meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health departments, providers, and community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting men and women of reproductive age.
• Participates in analyzing data and trends related to men and women of reproductive age in order to improve services and systems throughout the state.
• Reviews, on a regular basis, family planning/reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development.
• Presents information via emails, webinars, and in personal meetings.
• Provides consultation, education and technical assistance to county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services in areas that may include HMS coding, Information and Education Committees, and other family planning/Title X program related topics.
• Participates in designating and developing documents and reports and implementing services per state and federal statutes and Title X guidelines.
• Provides technical assistance and monitoring of services for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and education.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed