OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64857331 1

Requisition No: 814015 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64857331 1

Position Number: 64857331 

Salary:  Hourly rate $20.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2023 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk 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 incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

The professional in this position will serve on the Performance Planning Team. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all Health Equity related programs, plans and functions of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. This position will assist DOH-Polk staff and local health system partners in community health improvement efforts. The incumbent will work closely with the other Performance Plan managers within the department to help ensure the agency is meeting the established performance metrics.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Internal Health Equity Team

• Lead CHD Health Equity Team consisting of staff from various program areas to focus on strengthening the internal infrastructure of the CHD to support HE efforts.
  • Plan and facilitate regular Health Equity Team meetings
  • Provide departmental trainings to other divisions within the health department on health equity topics
  • Ensure department documents are inclusive in language and intent
  • Pursue diversity in all policies
• Participate in the Office of Minority Health monthly Minority Health and Health Equity Liaison meeting.
• Develop strategies to promote DOH services in underserved communities
• Host a promotional event in the month of April to raise awareness for National Minority Health Month.
• Serves as a representative to the agency’s Performance Management Council and Workforce Development Team.

 

County Health Equity Coalition

• Establish a county Health Equity Coalition and create a HE Plan Taskforce to develop a county HE Plan.

• Monitor progress of the implementation of the HE Plan and submit quarterly reports to Central Office.

• Report on HE plan progress to the Community Health Improvement Plan

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of partners serving minority populations and other vulnerable populations

• Regularly disseminate information to the appropriate partners regarding training, resources, events, grant opportunities, etc.

• Maintain documentation of disseminated resources

• Attend monthly statewide COVID Health Disparities virtual meetings.

• Identify and coordinate with county-level maternal and infant, HIV/AIDS, chronic disease and health promotion programs, etc., as needed to support the implementation of the HE plan.

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Florida Driver's License

 

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty – Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Required duties may include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or the performance of other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or activities involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

 

Information Custodian – Serves as Information Custodian for assigned information sets; maintains confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Information Security Privacy Policy, in accordance with Security Policy 3.9.

 

Property Custodian/Delegate – Assigned responsibility for control or department assets. management and staff informed of activities and updates

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

Bartow, FL

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

 

• 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)
• And more!

 

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

 

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

 

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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