SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR

SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64035494

Date: Sep 4, 2026

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Requisition No: 881104

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64035494

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64035494

Salary: $1280.00 - $1480.00 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2027

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Senior Health Educator

Position Number: 64035494

Base Salary: $1280.00 - $1480.00 Biweekly

Location: 475 Story Road, Ocoee, FL 34761

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.

This is a “pool” announcement, and applicants will not be considered after 6 months.

**NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. **

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an independent outreach professional responsible for implementing effective outreach programs or events for the HRSA funded Federal Healthy Start program referred to as the Bellies, Babies, and Beyond (BBB). This position is responsible for promoting and coordinating activities, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and recruitment of program participants. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting health promotion and public health education programs, events, and activities for the Healthy Start Programs to maximize families’ health, well-being, and self-sufficiency by providing the necessary knowledge, information, encouragement, linkages, and support. This position works with BBB staff, members of community agencies and organizations to coordinate services and classes (i.e. Parenting, Benefits of Breastfeeding, Car Seat Education, Safe Sleep, and Interconception Care) beneficial to BBB participants and the residents of Orange County.

Develop and execute an action plan outlining effort relating to outreach and community engagement activities including identifying specific relationships that will be nurtured, activities to be executed, goal, objectives, and timelines. Plans, manages, coordinates, participates and facilitates health promotion and public health education activities, including but not limited to parenting, car seat safety education, benefits of breastfeeding, safe sleep and interconceptual care. Designs and promote health education media materials, brochures and displays for health fairs, seminars, conferences, baby showers, electronic communication/newsletter, and other items. Provides health care information and serves as a resource to other community agencies and professional groups. Work with local schools and/or agencies with teen parent programs by providing health promotion and health education. Collaborates with other BBB team members on the development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services to the community. Assist BBB team members in creating and reviewing health promotion and education activities for participants. Documents all client encounters and contracts made. Maintains sign-in logs, surveys, and report statistical outcomes.

Develops and maintains professional relationships with Safe Kids Coalition, Early Learning Coalition, Childbirth Educators, and other community agencies and organizations. Coordinates BBB education classes in English and Spanish. Acts as liaison between instructors, site points of contact, and care coordinators. Coordinate locations for classes, assists in the development of memorandum of agreements and publishes/update schedules for classes. Meets with instructors on a yearly basis and as needed to provide updates, service delivery guidance, and assistance.

Reviews and compiles health promotion and public health education materials developed for use in training programs. Maintains health promotion and public health education library and teaching equipment.

Performs a range of associated administrative functions, as appropriate, such as assisting with front desk phones, preparing client information packets, administrative and programmatic documents, reports, and correspondence, as required.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Knowledge of: community resources and social services programs available to pregnant mother and infants. Knowledge of fetus, infant and child development. Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education; methods of data collection; basic computer and keyboarding skills. Knowledge of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel. Skill in: operating a personal computer and Ability to: work independently and exercise good professional judgment. Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Ability to demonstrate and exhibit respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, sexual, or ethnic identities. collect and analyze data; to communicate effectively; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability toestablish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners; actively listen to others; communicate effectively. Identify family strengths and foster self-sufficiency and independence in families. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel.

Ability to:communicate effectively, work independently and exercise good professional judgment. respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language

racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.

Ability to:work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess at minimum a high school diploma/GED with one year of verifiable public health/maternal child health or community development experience.

One-year experience in conducting community outreach/ educational classes.

One-year experience preparing and conducting public or community health presentations.

The incumbent will have to travel to complete the job duties and responsibilities of this position. Must currently have a valid Florida Driver’s license OR a valid driver’s license from another state (will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire) AND to have access to a personal vehicle in the absence of a county vehicle.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

This position requires daily in-office or field work. You must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

Must be fluent in speaking Spanish and communicating both verbally and written in proper English.

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Where You Will Work:

Work Location: 475 Story Road Ocoee, FL 34761

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.

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!

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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) 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:

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

OCOEE, FL, US, 34761

Nearest Major Market:Orlando