OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64913711

State of Florida • Palmetto Bay, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and/or attending health education and promotion, outreach activities and community events of the Office of Preventive Services. Reports directly to the Operations & Management Consultant I-SES of the Office of Preventive Services.

Prepares PowerPoint presentations, lectures, interviews and other materials to be distributed in community events and activities at schools, churches, health fairs, conferences and other health related events. Creates and distributes flyers, brochures, and other materials to promote the Preventive Services Program and to educate the community about program services.

Conducts research and prepares or obtains fact sheets and other educational materials for the public regarding the prevention of communicable diseases in English and coordinates the translations into Spanish and Creole.

Attend health fairs and other community events to deliver health education. Conducts group presentations as well as one on one education. Participate in media (television/radio) interviews to promote program services. Coordinates with community agencies, corporations, schools and other agencies and groups to assist with health promotion and disease prevention efforts.

Incumbent is responsible for the distribution and recollection of customer satisfaction surveys and is part of the Information and Education Advisory Committee. Keeps track of all outreach efforts and records activities within appropriate logs. Maintains activity calendar up-to date. Maintains data ready for reporting purposes and generates reports as necessary. Prepares a monthly newsletter regarding program activities and Preventive Services topics for Department of Health, County Health Department and community partners.

Assists the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in recruiting eligible clients and registering them for the program. Performs a variety of outreach activities for the Family Planning, Prenatal clinic and Dental Programs to recruit eligible clients, promotes program services and makes client appointments. Maintains logs for tracking purposes.

Attends health events, staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences and workshops to ensure professional growth. Attends at least twenty-five education/outreach activities (health fairs, workshops, presentations) each year. Actively participates in assigned workgroups and committees representing the program or the agency.

Requirements

• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and various computer programs.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to utilize computer systems-Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel, Adobe Express, etc.
• Ability to use LCD projector for presentations.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to interview clients.
• Ability to record and evaluate data relating to assistance for health care or community services.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Minimum – Experience in public speaking.
• 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

• Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and/or attending health education and promotion, outreach activities and community events of the Office of Preventive Services.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations, lectures, interviews and other materials for community events and activities.
• Creating and distributing flyers, brochures, and other materials to promote the Preventive Services Program and educate the community.
• Conducting research and preparing educational materials regarding the prevention of communicable diseases, including coordinating translations.
• Attending health fairs and community events to deliver health education, conduct group and one-on-one presentations, and participate in media interviews.
• Coordinating with community agencies, corporations, schools, and other groups to assist with health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
• Distributing and collecting customer satisfaction surveys.
• Keeping track of outreach efforts, recording activities in logs, and maintaining an up-to-date activity calendar.
• Maintaining data for reporting purposes and generating reports as necessary.
• Preparing a monthly newsletter regarding program activities and Preventive Services topics.
• Assisting the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in recruiting and registering eligible clients.
• Performing outreach activities for Family Planning, Prenatal clinic, and Dental Programs to recruit eligible clients, promote services, and make appointments.
• Attending health events, staff meetings, trainings, in-service programs, conferences, and workshops for professional growth.
• Actively participating in assigned workgroups and committees representing the program or agency.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed