HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004668

State of Florida • Panama City Beach, FL

10d • $35,780 - $37,669 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position responsible for initiating and coordinating tobacco prevention and cessation programs that support 4 goal areas set forth by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida: (1) Preventing Initiation Among Youth and Young Adults; (2) Eliminate Secondhand Smoke Exposure and (3) Promote Cessation from Tobacco Use. (4) Maintain an Infrastructure that Supports a Standalone County Tobacco-Free Partnership and SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco). This position requires the ability to work both independently and under the direction of the Community Program Manager as well as to work with youth, young adults and adults. The incumbent will be communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Information related to the program may need to be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. At times, this job requires lifting and organizing heavy materials. The incumbent must also have a working knowledge of computers and Word processing skills. This position requires travel and some weekend and evening hours. This is a tobacco-free position.

Requirements

• Strong project coordination, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret health-related data
• Ability to build and maintain community partnerships
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and multi-task
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of tobacco principles and population-based health strategies
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working with youth, community schools, businesses, and organizations
• Valid driver’s license
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community partners to include conducting one-on-one meetings with potential partners and holding Tobacco-Free Partnership Leadership Meetings.
• Support partners working to inform and educate on benefits of policy change and encouraging policy change adoption.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining SWAT chapters in local schools and work with SWAT youth (middle and high school) to reduce tobacco use, including vaping.
• Perform research activities of retailers, multi-unit housing facilities, and other locations to determine current activities and policies related to tobacco prevention and cessation.
• Participate in tobacco control observances or community-based/organizational activities.
• Participate in organization of special events.
• Perform administrative duties including maintaining records.
• Collaborate with provider staff in other counties to exchange ideas and develop ways to work together.
• Assist in obtaining and documenting the percentage of annual match required for the annual grant funding amount.
• All other duties as assigned.

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