Health Educator - 64051828 1
Job in
Ocala, Marion County, Florida, 34471, USA
Listed on 2026-08-14
Listing for:
State of Florida
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-14
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Health Education & Promotion, Community Health, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requisition No: 881347
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
HEALTH EDUCATOR - 1
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $39,000.00 - $40,950.00 annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2026
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional position that provides Health Education to Marion County Health Department clients and residents of Marion County. This position requires the ability to take initiative, work independently and think creatively. Strong communication skills written and verbal ability to multitask, prioritize and attention to detail required. Individual 1 will be expected to work with community and corporate partners in a professional, diplomatic, sensitive and confidential1 manner.
This position requires the ability to work with youth, parents, and our aging population discussing healthy decisions making in various indoor and outdoor locations in our community. The individual in this position will be supervised by the Health Education Program Manager-SES and a valid driver's license is required for this position.
The individual will support lead Health Education Consultants in advancing healthy decision making across key focus areas, including Healthy Communities, Injury Prevention, Employee Wellness, Chronic Disease prevention, and Healthy Aging. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and utilization of educational materials relevant to health education and facilitating their distribution through classes, community events promotional campaigns and presentation.
The individual will assist with additional programs, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Health Education Program Manager, including by not limited to car seat installation services, to support department 11 goals and initiatives.
The individual will be responsible for assisting in ordering and submitting purchase orders for all Health Education programs as needed.
The individual will assist as a community liaison by attending community meetings, promoting Department of Health messaging.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Public speaking/educating experience
* Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication- both written and verbal
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education
* Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
* Ability to develop and deliver health education services to others
* Ability and skills to prioritize and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines
* Ability to collect and analyze data
* Ability to maintain electronic and hard copy records
* Ability to pay attention to detail
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure
* Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
* Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30lbs or more unassisted
* Ability to operate a personal computer, utilizing computer systems and operating audiovisual equipment.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Publisher and Outlook.
* Ability to work with little supervision and represent the DOH-Marion in a professional manner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM
- FL Driver License
Experience educating / presenting to youth or adults
Ability to lift more than 35 lbs
Willing to work outside in elements
Available to work evenings and weekends
PREFERRED
- Working with community partners
Bilingual
Bachelor's Degree
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:
MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA…
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