HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64068262

State of Florida • CRAWFORDVILLE, FL

1d • $35,568 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the coordination of the Tobacco Prevention Program. This position requires the ability to work independently and to work with both youth and adults to promote tobacco prevention throughout the community by attending meetings, events and trainings. This position requires travel for community outreach, events planning and participation. This is a tobacco-free position.
Incumbent uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH (Department of Health) Wakulla; assists in improvement projects, as assigned.
Provides daily oversite to the Tobacco Prevention Program's workplan working with the Tobacco Prevention Program Manager. Supports statewide tobacco prevention and health promotion initiatives as directed.
Develops and submits a tobacco prevention work plan in Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS), focusing on prevention and intervention activities that will advocate for policy change.
Completes quarterly progress updates in ATACS.
Responsible for the development of local Students Working Against Tobacco chapter within the community, including transporting and chaperoning youth at meetings, events, trainings, and community events.
Assists with the development and maintenance of the Tobacco Free Partnership. Coordinates and organizes local tobacco prevention community wide events and meetings.
Attends required conference calls, meetings, and trainings.
Serves as a resource to the community regarding tobacco prevention issues.
Promotes the Three Ways to Quit and refers community members to tobacco cessation services offered at the local level.
Promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community.
Provides Daily Administrative Functions.
Attends monthly Employee Empowerment Committee (EEC) meetings and functions that support employee events and activities.
Purchases promotional items in Ariba on Demand (AOD) for events and planning. Follows the Tobacco Purchasing Agreement and prepares purchasing quotes and justifications as outlined within purchasing guidelines.
Provides support and planning to ensure the goals of DOH-Wakulla’s Community Health programs are achieved.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention, chronic disease, risk factors, health education and health promotion practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based health promotion planning and coalition-building skills.
• Knowledge of Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS), Ariba on Demand (AOD) and Tobacco Purchasing Guidelines
• Skilled in public speaking and teaching techniques; use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Ability to travel to surrounding community events/activities, partnerships and local schools.
• Ability to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle as required by Coalition.
• Ability and willing to work some nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to physically come in the office to perform duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable and skilled in public speaking/engaging community members in conversation.
• Experience networking with community partners to obtain common goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the Tobacco Prevention Program.
• Work with both youth and adults to promote tobacco prevention throughout the community.
• Travel for community outreach, events planning and participation.
• Use knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH Wakulla.
• Assist in improvement projects, as assigned.
• Provide daily oversight to the Tobacco Prevention Program's workplan.
• Support statewide tobacco prevention and health promotion initiatives.
• Develop and submit a tobacco prevention work plan in Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS).
• Complete quarterly progress updates in ATACS.
• Develop local Students Working Against Tobacco chapter within the community.
• Transport and chaperone youth at meetings, events, trainings, and community events.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Tobacco Free Partnership.
• Coordinate and organize local tobacco prevention community wide events and meetings.
• Attend required conference calls, meetings, and trainings.
• Serve as a resource to the community regarding tobacco prevention issues.
• Promote the Three Ways to Quit and refer community members to tobacco cessation services.
• Promote a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community.
• Provide Daily Administrative Functions.
• Attend monthly Employee Empowerment Committee (EEC) meetings and functions.
• Purchase promotional items in Ariba on Demand (AOD) for events and planning.
• Follow the Tobacco Purchasing Agreement and prepare purchasing quotes and justifications.
• Provide support and planning to ensure the goals of DOH-Wakulla’s Community Health programs are achieved.
• Perform 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