OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64958333

State of Florida

5d • $21 - $22

About The Position

The incumbent will work in a comprehensive school health program under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This is a professional position responsible for supporting grant management, providing deliverables, teaching classes, mentoring Sarasota County Schools and Department of Health -Sarasota (DOH-Sarasota) School Health staff in program objectives, collaborating with community partners, tracking schedules, and submitting monthly reports to the Adolescent Health Office of the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Tallahassee. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting delivering Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) presentations to students in middle and high schools, upon request.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written formats
• Ability to collect and compile data
• Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate course of action
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work within policies and procedures
• Ability to independently prepare written materials
• Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public
• Ability to interact appropriately with others and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to adjust to changes in work environment and responsibilities
• Ability to operate various machines and equipment such as word processors, personal computers, copiers, and fax machines, etc.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a health-related field
• Training in REAL Essentials or another sexual risk avoidance education program or curriculum
• Experience conducting health education and outreach

Responsibilities

• Ensures program deliverables are met through partnering with Sarasota County School Board & other community agencies to utilize classroom and/or meeting time & space for the delivery of an 8-Module program designed for middle & high school age children.
• Ensures program deliverables are met by introducing this program to parents in various venues.
• Serves as contact for the Abstinence Education Program of the DOH-Sarasota for the Sarasota County Schools and other community agencies. Works with all appropriate DOH-Sarasota and Sarasota County Schools staff in order to promote this program to middle and high school students and parents.
• Promotes program at Riverview High School and North Port High School Teen Parent Programs and encourages all students in those programs to participate in health education activities.
• Plans schedule for curriculum delivery and working with community-based agencies providing programs
• Creates and submits reports to Office of Adolescent Health at DOH as per their requirements. Utilizes DOH Program coordinator as support as necessary.
• Meets with School Health Supervisor minimum of monthly to review program deliverables and progress at meeting program goals.
• Reports progress of program to School Health Advisory Committee a minimum of annually and additionally upon request.
• Acts as a fiscal liaison to manage the program budget in conjunction with the CHD Business Manager as required by Section 287.057 (13), Florida Statutes.
• Health Fairs
• Informational events at local colleges
• Attends annual training
• Participates in monthly conference calls
• Ensures that monthly reports are submitted completely, correctly and on time
• Attends team meetings, DOH-Sarasota staff meetings and participates in staff development activities when appropriate.
• Maintains client confidentiality in a manner consistent with Florida Statutes and DOH policy.
• Performs related duties as necessary with adjustable scheduling.
• Provides services prior to and following disasters as needed.
• Shares information and teaching techniques with other School Health Educators

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements; consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees