OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR

Requisition No: 570236

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64907011

Position Number: 64907011

Salary: 15.50/hour

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2022

Open Competitive

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County. If you are looking to establish a meaningful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Minority Health/Health Equity Liasion

Job Specific Responsibilities:

Minority Health and Health Equity: Work to address health disparities and advance health equity in Calhoun and Liberty Counties. Ensures requirements from the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) are complete, timely and compliant with regulatory and funding requirements. Participates in outreach activities designed to improve health and enhance the quality of life for Calhoun and Liberty County residents. Designs, reviews and analyzes activities and data with position supervisors to aid in planning, resource utilization and provision of services. Supports community development processes and ensures deliverables related to the process are met (including but not limited to participating in routine conference calls). Works with clinical and program staff to assist with reducing racial and health disparities in Calhoun and Liberty County. Works with public health information officers and operations personnel to ensure culturally competent, diverse and inclusive marketing, programming, and services. Advocates and promotes for public health services and programming to Calhoun and Liberty County residents, partners and visitors alike. Supports health promotion, public health education, and health equity activities through development of & participation in workshops, seminars, school presentations, task force meetings, youth advocacy board meetings, health screenings, etc. Attends trainings as it relates to Health Equity, chronic diseases, and community health improvement. Correctly completes inputs and submits timesheets and EARs. Ensures budgets and OCAs related to minority health and health equity are complete, timely and compliant with regulatory and funding requirements.

This is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for coordinating COVID-19 health disparities intervention activities in Calhoun and Liberty County. The primary responsibilities of this position include mobilizing partners to advance heath equity and address social determinants of health as they relate to COVID-19 health disparities among populations at higher risk and that are underserved. This position is responsible for building community capacity that includes traditional public health organizations and non-traditional partners to reach disproportionately affected populations with tailored programs and practices for testing, contact tracing, vaccination, and health care strategies.

Convene and facilitate a multi-sector health equity coalition that includes members of underserved communities and organizations that serve the community. Engage partners in building/updating COVID-19 plans and health equity plans with the intention of establishing systems that can also support future emergency responses.

Build cross-sectional partnerships to align public health, healthcare and non-health (e.g., housing, social service) interventions that decrease risk for COVID-19. Support county activities and outreach to increase access to COVID-19 prevention, testing and vaccination to populations that are high-risk and underserved.

Identify and establish collaborations with critical partners affiliated with and who provide services to populations that are underserved and at higher risk for COVID-19 to disseminate accurate, culturally and linguistically responsive information and facilitate access to health-related services. Work with local faith-based, education, health and social service agencies and other community gatekeepers to increase participation in community outreach, data collection and emergency planning.

Assess training needs of county health department staff and other community partners to improve their capacity for Knowledge Coordinate training activities with the Regional Health Equity Coordinators assigned to CHD.

Timely and adequately complete reporting of county COVID Health Disparities work plan and budget. Attend required COVID Health Disparities trainings.

Community Partnerships: Responsible for developing partnerships within the community in order to avoid duplication of health services. Assure the best use of limited resources for disease prevention and health promotion in the community as it relates to racial and ethnic health disparities. Coordinates and provides other state priority program activities for residents of Calhoun and Liberty County.

Accreditation: Actively engages in and supports the goals of Calhoun and Liberty’s Community Health Assessment and Improvement processes (including but not limited to attending meetings and participating in activities). Works with Quality Improvement leadership to develop evaluation tools and methods of examining effectiveness to ensure departmental and/or programmatic accountability. Provides updated information on the health status of Calhoun and Liberty County regarding racial and ethnic health disparities. Ability to use and present data from the Florida Health Charts system with staff and public. Attends trainings related to quality improvement.

Health Education: Supports Health Education programs and initiatives such as Tobacco Prevention, Heart Health, SNAP-ED, Healthiest Weight, Healthy Moms and Babies among others to improve service delivery, the quality of programming, and overall customer satisfaction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of minority health and health equity concerns within underserved , high risk populations. Skilled in using the Microsoft platform to include Outlook, TEAMS, Word and Excel. Highly skilled in verbal and written communication. Ability to work independently. Ability to coordinate and lead outreach efforts. Ability to work cohesively with community partners. Ability to follow a written programmatic plan outlining expectations and deliverables.

Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

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:

Calhoun and Liberty County Health Departments - Locations are in Bristol and Blountstown, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.

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.