HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64004415

State of Florida • Sanford, FL

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About The Position

Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual fill our  Health Educator in the WIC office. Paraprofessional- “Peers” are individuals without extended professional training in health, nutrition, or the clinical management of breastfeeding. They are trained and given ongoing supervision to provide a basic service or function within a defined scope of practice. Available outside of normal clinic hours—up until 9 pm at night and on weekends This position requires traveling to other WIC sites as needed therefore you must have a current Florida Driver License. Applicant must be able to pass a typing test at 40 words per minute. Typing test will be given prior to the interview being granted. This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage, standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms, ability to promote breastfeeding benefits. Skill in operating a personal computer, performing data entry, operate general office equipment, follow office procedures & practices, organize & maintain filing systems, handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner, plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing, establish & maintain effective working relationship with others, understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures, prioritize individual workload, frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed, frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, work with occasional loud noises, locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically, follow instructions, input and review data for accuracy & completeness, work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to type 40 correct words per minute. A typing test will be given prior to the interview being granted.
• Willing to be on call during week nights (up to 9pm) and on weekends (8:00 am - 9:00pm)
• Willing to travel to both clinics based on agency need.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Nice To Haves

• Been a Participant in WIC program
• Breastfed a baby in the last 5 years.
• Case Management experience
• Experience documenting in SOAP format
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (proficient)

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing lactation support and education to participants of the WIC Program.  This individual will provide education based on the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum.
• The role of Peer Counselor is to provide information to help clients make an educated infant feeding decision through shared breastfeeding experiences.  Sharing strategies for a good start, answer common questions, encouraged moms when concerns arise and make referrals as needed.  Work is performed in the clinic setting and by phone.  Peer counselors are available outside of normal work hours up to 9pm on weekdays and weekends as assigned.  The incumbent for this position must complete the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Training as required by the WIC Program guidelines.
• Provides breastfeeding counseling and education to postpartum breastfeeding WIC participants.
• Counsel’s participants in the clinic or by phone using strategies and techniques outlined in the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training and within the peer counselor's scope of practice.
• Performs feeding assessment as needed and refers high-risk or complex breastfeeding issues to the Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or medical provider.
• Provides breastfeeding and prenatal follow-up contacts at intervals outlined in local agency Breastfeeding Program guidelines.
• Documents all contacts and attempts to contact using SOAP or narrative format and must include assessment details and follow-up care plan based specific on findings from the assessment.
• Provides prenatal breastfeeding education in group or individual settings.
• Participates in the development, implementation and facilitation of the Breastfeeding Support Group, Breastfeeding Coalition and annual World Breastfeeding Event.
• Accurately completes and submits daily employee activity reports (EARs) and People First timesheets by required deadlines.
• Participates in nutrition and breastfeeding education activities and completes all periodic DOH and WIC required training.
• Actively participates in team meetings.  Attends at least two WIC Program outreach activity/community events per year.
• Follows departmental and local WIC agency policies and procedures pertaining to breastfeeding, client confidentiality, data security and time reporting.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to support the mission of the Department.
• Staff may be required to work at all Florida Department of Health in Seminole County locations.

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
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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees