SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64041301

State of Florida • Temple Terrace, FL

3d • $43,604 - $47,964 • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations. Senior Health Educator (SHE) The incumbent in this position will serve in the Office of Minority Health as part of the Tobacco Program and will manage initiatives related to smoke-free multi-unit housing, Cessation Access, and the county’s Tobacco Free Partnership. Completes cross-training and provides support to other tobacco policy areas as assigned by the supervisor. Duties will include establishing and maintaining community partnerships, communicating with external partners, training providers in tobacco cessation education, engaging community members in tobacco prevention activities, providing technical assistance on tobacco control activities related to policy change and education, completing assessments and ongoing activity reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and use reduction in the areas of cessation and secondhand smoke.
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention resources.
• Ability to develop, plan, implement programs.
• Ability to work with adults, including community organizations, community members and decision makers.
• Knowledge of coalition development.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Ability to present accurate, science-based information to a variety of audiences.
• Skilled in written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Ability to facilitate meetings and planning processes
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
• Use of all tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery devices is strictly prohibited.
• At least 1 year of experience providing health education
• At least 1 year of experience bringing together diverse stakeholders for a project or initiative
• Experience using IT applications, including Publisher, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Must be able to travel to all areas of Hillsborough County for meetings using own vehicle

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working in tobacco control
• Bachelor’s Degree in health education, public health or related field from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Managing the tobacco free partnership
• Managing public health programs and initiatives to support tobacco control
• Participating on community coalitions and workgroups related to tobacco control
• Providing cessation education in the community to support tobacco control activities
• Coordinating local partners for public health initiatives
• Position activities may occur before, during or after normal working hours and/or on weekends or holidays

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees