OPS Health Educator Consultant

Date:
Oct 12, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:885424

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS Health Educator Consultant -

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee 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!

We are seeking a passionate public health professional to join our Community Health Division who enthusiastically embodies our organization's mission, vision, and values.

The successful candidate will serve as the Program Coordinator for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Grant in Manatee County.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating all aspects of the local SRAE program, including strategic planning, implementation, fidelity monitoring, and reporting
• Facilitating evidence‑based trainings for youth ages 10–19 and for adults who support and work with youth
• Supporting youth by providing structured guidance and oversight as they plan, lead, and participate in youth‑driven leadership activities
• Serving on community coalitions and collaborating with public and private partners to advance program goals
• Disseminating relevant health promotion information and educational materials to stakeholders and community members

This position requires occasional travel and weekend and evening hours. Position activities may occur before, during, and after regular working hours or on weekends or holidays. This position is not limited to these job responsibilities as it serves as a guideline with the understanding that job responsibilities may be added, revised, or removed as needed.

• Ability to develop, prepare, and deliver effective presentations
• Ability to facilitate training using an approved curriculum
• Ability to build, maintain, and manage collaborative community partnerships
• Demonstrated skills in engaging and supporting youth ages 10–19
• Ability to think strategically and support program planning and implementation
• Ability to research, collect, and analyze data, and prepare clear, accurate reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study Under Florida Administrative Rule 6A‑4.0191
• Minimum of one year of experience providing health education, delivering curriculum-based training, or implementing grant-funded program activities
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and Haitian Creole (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license

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.

Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

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

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

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

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

410 Sixth Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208. This is an on‑site position.

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…