Health Educator

Requisition No:867477

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR -

Division of Community Health - Health Promotion and Education

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.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.

There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

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.

This position will serve in the Health Promotion and Education team within the Community Health division, focusing on teaching and promoting the National Diabetes Prevention Program, along with other obesity and chronic disease programs as needed. This position works independently under the supervision of the Health Educator Consultant.

The Health Educator will collect and analyze data to identify the needs of individuals and communities before planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and services aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. The incumbent may also act as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community and may direct them to local resources as needed.

The Health Educator must have experience in public speaking, professional presentations, data entry, database management, and marketing.

Strong multitasking abilities and effective communication skills with a diverse range of audiences are essential.

• Work as a team in teaching diabetes prevention classes and other health and chronic disease topics to the general public, community groups, employee worksites, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a liaison connecting community health professionals with the Health Department to promote and market diabetes education, obesity, and chronic disease prevention to the public and medical community.
• Promote the agency and its programs within the community and among health professionals to increase referrals to diabetes management, prevention, and weight management classes.
• Assist in the design, development, and presentation of literature, informational brochures, program materials, and presentations on obesity and chronic disease topics as assigned.
• Coordinate with health and social services based on identified needs.

• Public speaking and teaching skills;
  Lifestyle Coach certification with NDPP or willing to be trained within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of national, state and global trends and strategies in health education and promotion; assessment and program evaluation skills, methodology, and statistical analysis experience; coalition‑building skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education.
• Knowledge of the principle and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Ability to plan, develop, and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to work with adults, including community organizations, community members and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop audiovisual materials.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work…