HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64086326

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

92d • $40,655 - $44,721

About The Position

Come Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. This is work promoting, maintaining, and improving individual and/or community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Incumbents collect and analyze data to identify individual and/or community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and/or services designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. Incumbents may also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health or nutrition education programs. As the STD Health Educator, the incumbent has regional responsibilities in oversight and technical assistance of Area 4 which includes frequent contact with other local health departments, technical assistance, and provision of resources.

Requirements

• Complete 500/501 HIV Counseling and Testing class within 3 months of hire.
• Experience using Software systems (I.e. Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 1 year of experience in the HIV/STD field with advocacy, outreach, testing, and/or education.
• 1 year of experience facilitating presentations in various community/educational settings.
• Experience public speaking.
• Completion of STD PASSPORT training class within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre and Post test HIV counseling and provide Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS) in accordance with STD program policy.
• Provide STD technical assistance to all Area 4 County Health Departments.
• Conduct interviews, provide partner services, perform field investigations, PREP, NPEP, Test and Treat navigation and field testing for Syphilis and HIV.
• Prepare and maintain timely and accurate reports as required by the STD/HIV Program.
• Perform data entry activities in STARS to assist in the monitoring and tracking of clients.
• Utilize HMS to record search laboratory results of patients reporting to the STD/HIV clinic.
• Provide support services that facilitate the STD control efforts, including epidemiological assistance to other CHD’s or program areas.
• Provide training and development in skills essential for disease intervention and prevention of STIs including HIV.
• Communicate effectively in writing, in person, and through electronic means.
• Participate in outreach events and presentations throughout Area 4.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees