Senior Health Educator - 64035494

State of Florida • Ocoee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an independent outreach professional responsible for implementing effective outreach programs or events for the HRSA funded Federal Healthy Start program referred to as the Bellies, Babies, and Beyond (BBB). This position is responsible for promoting and coordinating activities, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and recruitment of program participants. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting health promotion and public health education programs, events, and activities for the Healthy Start Programs to maximize families’ health, well-being, and self-sufficiency by providing the necessary knowledge, information, encouragement, linkages, and support. This position works with BBB staff, members of community agencies and organizations to coordinate services and classes (i.e. Parenting, Benefits of Breastfeeding, Car Seat Education, Safe Sleep, and Interconception Care) beneficial to BBB participants and the residents of Orange County. Develop and execute an action plan outlining effort relating to outreach and community engagement activities including identifying specific relationships that will be nurtured, activities to be executed, goal, objectives, and timelines. Plans, manages, coordinates, participates and facilitates health promotion and public health education activities, including but not limited to parenting, car seat safety education, benefits of breastfeeding, safe sleep and interconceptual care. Designs and promote health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences, baby showers, electronic communication/newsletter, and other items. Provides health care information and serves as a resource to other community agencies and professional groups. Work with local schools and/or agencies with teen parent programs by providing health promotion and health education. Collaborates with other BBB team members on the development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services to the community. Assist BBB team members in creating and reviewing health promotion and education activities for participants. Documents all client encounters and contracts made. Maintains sign-in logs, surveys, and report statistical outcomes. Develops and maintains professional relationships with Safe Kids Coalition, Early Learning Coalition, Childbirth Educators, and other community agencies and organizations. Coordinates BBB education classes in English and Spanish. Acts as liaison between instructors, site points of contact, and care coordinators. Coordinate locations for classes, assists in the development of memorandum of agreements and publishes/update schedules for classes. Meets with instructors on a yearly basis and as needed to provide updates, service delivery guidance, and assistance. Reviews and compiles health promotion and public health education materials developed for use in training programs. Maintains health promotion and public health education library and teaching equipment. Performs a range of associated administrative functions, as appropriate, such as assisting with front desk phones, preparing client information packets, administrative and programmatic documents, reports, and correspondence, as required. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• One year of verifiable public health/maternal child health or community development experience.
• One year of experience in conducting community outreach/educational classes.
• One year of experience preparing and conducting public or community health presentations.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from another state (required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire).
• Access to a personal vehicle in the absence of a county vehicle.
• Willingness to travel locally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency (e.g., special needs or Red Cross shelter, disaster response, in-state and/or out-of-state deployment).
• Willingness to physically come into the office daily and perform field work.
• Fluent in speaking Spanish.
• Communicating both verbally and written in proper English.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources and social services programs available to pregnant mothers and infants.
• Knowledge of fetus, infant, and child development.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel.
• Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process.
• Ability to demonstrate and exhibit respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, language, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners.
• Ability to actively listen to others.
• Ability to identify family strengths and foster self-sufficiency and independence in families.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective outreach programs or events for the HRSA funded Federal Healthy Start program (Bellies, Babies, and Beyond - BBB).
• Promote and coordinate activities and initiatives to increase awareness and recruitment of program participants.
• Plan, implement, and conduct health promotion and public health education programs, events, and activities for Healthy Start Programs.
• Coordinate services and classes (e.g., Parenting, Benefits of Breastfeeding, Car Seat Education, Safe Sleep, Interconception Care) with BBB staff and community agencies.
• Develop and execute an action plan for outreach and community engagement activities.
• Facilitate health promotion and public health education activities, including parenting, car seat safety, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and interconceptual care.
• Design and promote health education media materials, brochures, and displays.
• Provide health care information and serve as a resource to community agencies and professional groups.
• Work with local schools and/or agencies with teen parent programs.
• Collaborate with BBB team members on the development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services.
• Assist BBB team members in creating and reviewing health promotion and education activities.
• Document all client encounters and contracts made.
• Maintain sign-in logs, surveys, and report statistical outcomes.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with community agencies and organizations.
• Coordinate BBB education classes in English and Spanish.
• Act as liaison between instructors, site points of contact, and care coordinators.
• Coordinate locations for classes, assist in developing memorandums of agreement, and publish/update class schedules.
• Meet with instructors to provide updates, service delivery guidance, and assistance.
• Review and compile health promotion and public health education materials.
• Maintain health promotion and public health education library and teaching equipment.
• Perform administrative functions such as assisting with phones, preparing client information packets, and drafting reports and correspondence.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED