Health Educator

Health Educator

Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

This is advanced-level work performing or supervising a variety of completes tasks under limited supervision where general policies may not have been previously established and standard methods may not be available. The job requires extensive knowledge of counseling techniques and social work principles and practices. Incumbents may use skill in developing methods and procedures for special applications or functions.

Public Health Competency Domains:

• Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Cultural Competency Skills
• Analytical/Assessment Skills
• Public Health Sciences Skills
• Dimensions of Practice Skills

Program Development and Implementation, Evaluation and Data Collection:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver community-wide health education initiatives focused on the Children's Medical Home priority across diverse community and clinical settings.
• Plan and implement evidence-based educational workshops in schools, community centers, healthcare facilities, and public health events to help families establish and maintain a medical home for their child(ren).
• Create culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials and strategies using best-practice models and data-driven approaches.
• Conduct surveys with families to determine whether their child meets medical home criteria, including having a regular provider, receiving necessary referrals and obtaining coordinated care.
• Document grant outcomes and assist in evaluating grant priority effectiveness using collected data.
• Identify trends, barriers, and community needs to enhance grant reach and improve health outcomes for children.
• Submit Children's Medical Home data bi-annually in alignment with Healthy Babies Workplan requirements.

Outreach, Community Engagement and Collaboration:

• Conduct targeted outreach at community events, county health departments, and partner organizations to increase awareness of the benefits of establishing a medical home for children.
• Serve as a liaison to mobilize clinicians, community partners, and stakeholders to support and participate in medical home initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with clinicians, local organizations, schools, and community groups to strengthen grant impact and delivery.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and collaborative workgroups to align efforts, share progress, and support integrated community health strategies.

Family Planning Quality Improvement and Training:

• Ensure clinical staff compliance with Title X requirements and corrective actions by implementing onsite trainings, quarterly trainings, and other Family Planning trainings as directed by the Family Planning Program Office.
• Provide oversight of Duval's compliance with required Title X Family Planning trainings, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation in the Family Planning Program spreadsheet.
• Review staff training records and documentation to identify training gaps and serve as the point of contact for planning and implementing supplemental clinical and community training activities that support family planning service delivery.
• Coordinate the Information and Education (l&E) Committee to gather input on educational and marketing materials developed for community outreach and program promotion.
• Ensure all l&E Committee guidelines and Title X standards are fully met.
• l&E committee review and approve all family planning materials (print and electronic) developed or distributed by the CHO to ensure content is accurate, appropriate, and tailored to the community's needs.
• Complete and submit all required Title X Exhibits (3A-3H) accurately and within established deadlines.

Training, Marketing, and Education:

• Identify, review, and select educational materials and training modules to support training initiatives for community and clinical service clinicians.
• Assess and evaluate community education materials intended for service clinicians to ensure accuracy, usability, and alignment with program goals.
• Collect and analyze data to identify community-specific needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating training programs.
• Conduct assessments of clinic operations and review customer satisfaction surveys to determine staff and patient education needs based on Title X criteria.
• Ensure all training activities support compliance with Title X standards and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Assist with family planning marketing and education activities to promote Family Planning Program services, support community education events and coordinate specialized community education sessions.
• Train outreach staff, volunteers, and interns on best practices and evidence-based health education techniques using approved curricula.
• Participate in in-service trainings and professional development sessions as required to maintain current knowledge and skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Public health education principles, counseling techniques, and social work practices.
• Title X guidelines, family planning standards, and community health programs.
• Evidence-based curricula, outreach strategies, and program evaluation methods.
• Cultural and linguistic factors that affect client engagement.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating public health education programs.
• Communicating effectively with diverse populations and community partners.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for program planning and reporting.
• Providing training, technical assistance, and quality improvement support.
• Coordinating outreach, partnerships, and community engagement activities.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Develop and adapt procedures to meet changing program or grant requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with clinics, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adjust to evolving program needs.
• Prepare accurate documentation, reports, and grant deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: At least one year of academic or professional experience working in the community providing health education, promoting health, developing program activities and any special events, providing resources and referrals.
• Experience with engaging in community outreach, handle setup/breakdown duties, and transport outreach materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Family Planning experience.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County Family Planning Program Jacksonville, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

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