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Health Educator

The incumbent in this position requires minimal supervision and makes independent decisions in providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities to CHD STD Prevention and Control Programs including but not limited to Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS), epidemiological case analysis and investigations, notification, counseling, and referral services, of individuals exposed to or at risk of infection from chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, syphilis and other bacterial, biological and viral agents.

This position requires a firsthand knowledge of public health systems as well as professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients and health care professionals and others who impact STD Prevention and Control, Public Health Awareness, and other CHD activities. Duties will also require a knowledge of varied social, economic, cultural, and lifestyle characteristics and a skill in communicating with and eliciting information from patients and target groups with these diverse backgrounds.

The position is primarily covers Alachua County and the surrounding area, but may provide assistance to other counties within Area 3/13 and beyond as needed. Incumbent is responsible for communicating regularly with STD Manager/Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The incumbent must have computer skills, effective interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, ability to draw blood or willingness to learn, a dependable personal vehicle, and must be fluent in verbal and written English.

Qualifications: Minimum: Phlebotomy experience. Valid Florida Driver's License. Experience or strong interest with HIV and STD Experience using Databases. Counseling Experience Preferred – Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Phlebotomy experience. Spanish speaking bi-lingual.

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; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!