HEALTH EDUCATOR CONSULTANT - 64041344

State of Florida • Port Saint Lucie, FL

1d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and independent position within the Health Promotion (HP) Program, serving as the Healthy Communities (HC) of Florida liaison for the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH–St. Lucie). The role ensures completion of all activities and reporting requirements outlined in the Healthy Communities of Florida Workplan, while also supporting initiatives tied to the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for St. Lucie County.

The primary focus is on developing and implementing community-based strategies to reduce the burden of chronic disease. This includes executing activities from both the Healthy Communities Manual and Workplan and the CHIP, with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention and health promotion.

Key areas of responsibility include advancing Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) changes related to nutrition and physical activity in early childcare and education (ECE), school, and community settings, as well as promoting worksite wellness within DOH–St. Lucie and local businesses.

This position requires expertise in program planning and evaluation, public speaking, coalition building, and marketing/public relations.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) Changes in ECE and School Settings

Utilize the most current Healthy Communities of Florida (HC) Program Manual and Workplan to develop and implement local plans that engage early childcare education (ECE) and school settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.  Current initiatives this position is responsible for:

Go NAPSACC, Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care; increase engagement and completed modules,
Alliance for a Healthier Generation; assist and provide continual follow-up with school district in completing the Thriving Schools Integrated Assessment and select 1 action item each to address physical activity and nutrition,
Identifying and implementing a local PSE promising practice focusing on ECE and/or school setting.

Maintain active participation in the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Ensure timely completion and submission of all required reports to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).
Maintain regular communication with the program manager and Health Promotion team regarding ongoing activities and projects.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – PSE Changes in Community Settings

Utilize the most current Healthy Communities of Florida (HC) Program Manual and Workplan to develop and implement local plans that engage community settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.  Current initiatives this position is responsible for:

Using the PACE-EH methodology to assess environmental health needs of the community and facilitate the resulting improvement activities.  PACE-EH may require partnering with other DOH-St. Lucie departments and community partners, this position should lead and monitor progress.
Identifying and implementing a local PSE promising practice focusing on a community setting.

Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to support chronic disease prevention efforts.
Provide technical assistance and resources to community leaders to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
Participate in public events, outreaches, and campaigns to raise awareness and encourage community engagement.

Florida’s Healthy Communities Workplan – Worksite Wellness

Identify opportunities for improvement and lead efforts to implement PSE changes that enhance employee wellbeing at DOH–St. Lucie.
Develop, launch, and sustain a comprehensive worksite wellness plan for DOH–St. Lucie employees.
Partner with businesses of varying sizes to share best practices and resources for worksite wellness.
Report activities and progress to the CHIP lead and ensure proper documentation for inclusion in CHIP reports.
Submit monthly updates to the program manager detailing worksite wellness initiatives.

Communications and Reporting

Prepare, route, and submit the Healthy Communities bi-annual report, annual narrative, and success story for DOH–St. Lucie.
Create and route for approval, or identify, awareness campaigns on the role of healthy eating and physical activity in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Use an annual editorial calendar to plan awareness marketing, including flyers, presentations, and social media content.

Lead or participate in community outreach events to engage stakeholders on chronic disease prevention, HP initiatives, and HC projects.
Manage purchasing of approved educational and promotional materials related to HC projects and chronic disease prevention.

Other Health Promotion Program Duties

Actively participate in the Healthy St. Lucie Coalition and other community coalitions to promote the goals of the HC of Florida, CHIP, and the Community Health Liaison’s Health Improvement Plan.
Collaborate with partners and other Health Promotion programs to maximize community impact.
As needed, assist in drafting written summaries for CHIP quarterly action plans and the annual progress report.
Attend all relevant meetings, including:

Statewide HC and individual program meetings
Healthy St. Lucie Coalition meetings
DOH–St. Lucie Health Promotion meetings
Community events and other assigned programmatic gatherings

Promote additional health programs including Tobacco Free Florida, and health screenings.

National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Support

Serve as the back-up in the absence of the for the National Diabetes Prevention Program lead.
Obtain certification as a lifestyle coach through “Prevent T2 for All.”
Assist in data collection and reporting.
Support recruitment and promotion efforts for the DPP program.

Requirements

• Driver's license, if out of state a Florida Driver's license is required within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience working in health education (can be substituted with Certified Health Education Specialist certificate (CHES) or bachelor’s degree in related field).
• Required to travel 0-25% of time per week.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of health education techniques.
• Skills in public speaking, written communication, event planning, creating and giving presentations.
• Skills in coalition building and community engagement.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and education to varying organizations and audiences.
• Ability to use various computers programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, nutrition, health education, education, human services, or a related field.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement local plans that engage early childcare education (ECE) and school settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.
• Maintain active participation in the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all required reports to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).
• Maintain regular communication with the program manager and Health Promotion team regarding ongoing activities and projects.
• Develop and implement local plans that engage community settings in nutrition and physical activity initiatives.
• Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to support chronic disease prevention efforts.
• Provide technical assistance and resources to community leaders to enhance program reach and effectiveness.
• Participate in public events, outreaches, and campaigns to raise awareness and encourage community engagement.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead efforts to implement PSE changes that enhance employee wellbeing at DOH–St. Lucie.
• Develop, launch, and sustain a comprehensive worksite wellness plan for DOH–St. Lucie employees.
• Partner with businesses of varying sizes to share best practices and resources for worksite wellness.
• Report activities and progress to the CHIP lead and ensure proper documentation for inclusion in CHIP reports.
• Submit monthly updates to the program manager detailing worksite wellness initiatives.
• Prepare, route, and submit the Healthy Communities bi-annual report, annual narrative, and success story for DOH–St. Lucie.
• Create and route for approval, or identify, awareness campaigns on the role of healthy eating and physical activity in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
• Use an annual editorial calendar to plan awareness marketing, including flyers, presentations, and social media content.
• Lead or participate in community outreach events to engage stakeholders on chronic disease prevention, HP initiatives, and HC projects.
• Manage purchasing of approved educational and promotional materials related to HC projects and chronic disease prevention.
• Actively participate in the Healthy St. Lucie Coalition and other community coalitions to promote the goals of the HC of Florida, CHIP, and the Community Health Liaison’s Health Improvement Plan.
• Collaborate with partners and other Health Promotion programs to maximize community impact.
• As needed, assist in drafting written summaries for CHIP quarterly action plans and the annual progress report.
• Attend all relevant meetings
• Promote additional health programs including Tobacco Free Florida, and health screenings.
• Serve as the back-up in the absence of the for the National Diabetes Prevention Program lead.
• Obtain certification as a lifestyle coach through “Prevent T2 for All.”
• Assist in data collection and reporting.
• Support recruitment and promotion efforts for the DPP program.

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