HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64051571

State of Florida • STUART, FL

1d • $49,000 - $50,581 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Education Program Consultant is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for coordinating and managing community health special projects and related activities. The position provides independent expert consultation to community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to improve residents’ health status and outcomes and increase access to quality care. The incumbent works with existing and new partnerships to address community public health needs, and uses data, technology, best practices, and evidence-based resources to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and public health initiatives in accordance with approved work plans and timelines. The position works under the general direction of the Program Administrator-SES and requires local travel, field work, and some evening and weekend hours.

The consultant serves as the Health Liaison for DOH-Martin and as the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Champion for chronic disease prevention. The role includes supporting community partners, promoting health education and community engagement, coordinating health promotion activities, and maintaining documentation and reports. The position is based at 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, Florida, and requires daily in-office work as well as field work. The incumbent may also be required to perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public health, health promotion, health education, or a related field.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Five years of experience planning and implementing health promotion programs.
• Three years of experience collaborating with community partners to improve population health issues.
• Knowledge of health education, planning, community organization, and evaluation principles.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and databases; ability to accurately input and retrieve information using a personal computer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments efficiently.
• Skills in public speaking and event planning.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and organize data and information for presentation in varied formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain 100% client confidentiality on and off the job.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required and before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours for emergency duties.
• Willingness to work in a Special Needs Shelter or Emergency Operations Center, or perform other emergency duties, including disaster response.
• Willingness to report to the office daily and perform field work.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to bend, twist, walk up to ½ mile, lift up to 40 pounds, and sit and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage community health special projects and related activities.
• Provide expert consultation to community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers on improving health outcomes and access to quality care.
• Participate in existing collaborations and develop partnerships as needed to address community public health needs.
• Use data, technology, best practices, and evidence-based resources to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and public health initiatives in line with approved work plans and timelines.
• Serve as the Health Liaison for DOH-Martin and consult with organizations on projects addressing social and economic factors affecting health in Martin County.
• Act as CHIP Champion for chronic disease prevention, collaborating with community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies related to CHIP priorities and documenting progress.
• Use PACE-EH or other evidence-based strategies to identify and address built-environment issues in the community.
• Advise on state-approved best practices and evidence-based approaches for policy, system, and environmental changes in schools and Early Childcare Education settings.
• Serve as backup facilitator for fall prevention workshops.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and use community engagement strategies to support public health programs and address chronic disease issues.
• Promote the Healthy Communities of Florida initiative among community partners, businesses, childcare centers, schools, and individuals.
• Provide direct support to community partners implementing health promotion programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate or coordinate health education for parents, children, and the public on chronic disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
• Partner with organizations to provide community outreach events and workshops.
• Participate in the Martin County School Health Advisory Council and support capacity building with partners and stakeholders.
• Disseminate information to partners about training, resources, events, grant opportunities, health care access and quality, and best practices; maintain records of requested and distributed resources.
• Coordinate presentations and updates on projects, initiatives, and programs; provide information to the state as requested.
• Maintain documentation and submit scheduled reports on time.
• Participate in required state and regional program meetings and trainings.
• Perform other related duties in support of the agency’s vision and mission.
• Perform emergency duties when required, potentially before, during, or beyond normal working hours or days.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level