OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64852823

OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system. This is an independent position that works with FDOH-SJC employees, community partners and community members.

While this position works with all aspects of health education, the position may have a focus within FDOH-SJC as well. This position works on Florida Health's initiatives and deliverables including the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grant for FDOH-SJC. This includes but is not limited to working on:Collaborating with public and private entitiesBringing together state agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, county and municipal departments and community membersCompleting SRAE activities specified in the grant planEngaging FDOH-SJC staffThis position:Identifies health needs for St Johns County and develops ways to address those needsDevelops new outreach initiatives and ways to address those initiativesTracks community outreach events and works with Health Education staff and supervisors to determine appropriate events to participate inAttends, participates in and manages outreach/community eventsMonitors FDOH initiatives and events for potential implementation at FDOH-SJCThis position works with FDOH-SJC Health Education staff to develop and implement strategies to:Promote activities with community partners to promote healthy communitiesPresent trainings/education to the community and staffDistribute outreach material for all media typesConduct community-level health promotion eventsParticipate in the development and implementation of FDOH-SJC's Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement PlanEnhance community health improvement initiativesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of health educationKnowledge of program developmentKnowledge of the methods for data collecting and analyzingSkill with utilizing computers, Microsoft products or other database programs, and basic software applicationsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with othersAbility to plan, organize and implement community eventsAbility to lift up to 20 poundsAbility to stand for long periods of timeQualifications:Valid FL driver's licenseThis position is required to work weekends and/or after work hours for outreach eventsEmergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work.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)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