SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64061906

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Health Educator works in the Community Health Division’s Drowning Prevention Program for the Florida Department of Health. The position is based in Broward County and requires daily onsite work at a department facility or in the field. The incumbent schedules, coordinates, and delivers community education and outreach on drowning prevention, and provides education to youth and staff in settings such as preschools, K–12 schools, camps, and youth clubs.

The role also provides logistical and administrative support to the Program Manager and program operations, including partner meetings, correspondence and reports, data entry and analysis, responding to client inquiries, preparing educational materials, and coordinating outreach events. The incumbent must be able to perform field work and physical tasks such as lifting materials, work outdoors, and work evenings or weekends for outreach as needed. Emergency duties may require work before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Professional experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience drafting correspondence, quarterly reports, and presentations.
• Work experience in data collection and analysis.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions and access to an automobile for work purposes; mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in the office daily and perform field work.
• Ability to adapt to varied work environments, perform physical tasks such as lifting materials, and work outdoors as needed.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for community outreach education.
• Willingness to work before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days for emergency duties, which may include shelter work or responding to disasters or threats.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in drowning prevention subject matter, statistics, local resources and services, and the Water Smart Broward website.
• Knowledge of Broward County public agencies and community-based organizations, especially in health and human services.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices and ability to implement them effectively.
• Ability to prepare written materials and presentations for varied audiences using Microsoft Office and similar software.
• Ability to deliver education and training to individuals and groups using audiovisual tools and clear oral communication.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, and improve policies and practices.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, coworkers, professionals, and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with business and community partners.
• Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs, projects, and policies.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• One or more years of experience working with community partners and organizations.
• One or more years of experience working for a large public health agency.
• One or more years of experience delivering presentations to large audiences.
• One or more years of experience providing education or training to groups or individuals in a professional setting.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, or English and Creole.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and deliver educational presentations to community partners throughout Broward County.
• Schedule and provide education at community outreach tabling events, including transporting and setting up resource materials and coordinating event times with partners.
• Provide outreach education and support to youth and staff in preschools, K–12 settings, camps, and youth clubs.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Program Manager, including attending community partner meetings, preparing documents, making copies, and scheduling appointments.
• Enter, monitor, and analyze program data for accuracy, completeness, and usefulness; identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Assist with receiving, responding to, and documenting client inquiries through the program phone line and email account.
• Participate in conference calls, meetings, presentations, and trainings as required.
• Complete administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, creating infographics, developing agendas, entering spreadsheet data, and taking meeting minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed