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HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64080996

$36,036 - $39,639/Yr

State of Florida - Tampa, FL

posted 17 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Tampa, FL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is seeking a Health Educator for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. This position will work with the Tobacco Prevention team to promote objectives and initiatives of the Tobacco Free Florida grant, collaborating with partners in Hillsborough County. The role involves community assessments, promoting tobacco cessation services, and providing technical assistance to community organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Help complete tasks to achieve plan objectives for multiple policy areas under the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough Tobacco Free Florida grant.
  • Promote the adoption of public and private tobacco control policies within Hillsborough County and the state of Florida.
  • Recruit and retain middle and high school youth for participation in Hillsborough County Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) clubs.
  • Serve as liaison between Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) clubs and the Tobacco Free Partnership of Hillsborough County.
  • Assist with chaperoning SWAT activities and events.
  • Conduct community assessments of local policies and ordinances affecting exposure to secondhand smoke.
  • Promote the Florida Quitline and refer community members to tobacco cessation services.
  • Provide technical assistance to community organizations/partners in tobacco prevention and control policies.
  • Provide input and summary for budget changes and assist with completing required tobacco program reporting.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the area of youth prevention, secondhand smoke, and cessation.
  • Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources.
  • Ability to develop, plan, and implement programs.
  • Ability to work with youth and adults.
  • Knowledge of coalition development.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently.
  • Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
  • Ability to present accurate, science-based information to a variety of audiences.
  • Skilled in written and oral communications.
  • Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices.
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

  • At least 1 year of experience in tobacco control or prevention.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with youth.
  • At least 4 years of related job experience (public health, health education, policy change) OR a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.

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.
  • Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
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