OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR

OPS Senior Health Educator - 64906218This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. This is an in-office and field work position. This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.The OPS Senior Health Educator (SHE) is a professional position responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and delivering educational presentations to community partners throughout Broward County. Coordinate and deliver outreach education at community tabling events, including managing logistics such as transporting and setting up resource materials and arranging event times with community partners. Support youth programs by offering education and outreach services, including work with the Students Preventing Unintentional Drowning Clubs. Maintain precise and comprehensive program data by entering, reviewing, and analyzing information to identify trends and suggest improvements. Assist with receiving, responding to, and documenting client inquiries received through the Drowning Prevention Program's main phone line and email account. The position also requires preparing a variety of written materials, including reports, correspondence, and presentations, using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), and similar software. Provide logistical and administrative support to the Program Manager, including making copies, creating documents, and scheduling appointments. Participation in conference calls, meetings, presentations, and training sessions is required. Responsible for coding Employee Activity Records (EARS). Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to learn and become proficient in drowning prevention subject matter and statistics to inform best practices and decision-making. Ability to learn and become proficient in Broward County's drowning prevention resources and services. Ability to learn and become proficient in Water Smart Broward website to promote awareness and educate the public on water safety. Knowledge of public agencies and community-based organizations in Broward County, with a focus on health and human services. Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, with a demonstrated ability to effectively implement them. Ability to deliver effective education and training to both individuals and groups in professional settings, utilizing audiovisual tools and clear oral communication. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, and other activities relating to the improvement of policies and practices. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail and consistently meeting deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and groups. Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with business and community partners. Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations. Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs, projects, and policies.Minimum QualificationsWilling 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. This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work. 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. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship? Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) or similar productivity software. Experience preparing drafts, correspondence, quarterly reports, and presentations. Experience collaborating with community partners and organization. Able to adapt to varied work environments, including performing physical tasks such as lifting materials and working outdoors as needed. Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to conduct community outreach education.Preferred QualificationsAssociates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, or a related field. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working for a large public health agency. Minimum of one (1) year of experience delivering presentations to large audiences. Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing education or training to groups or individuals in a professional setting. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in data collection and analysis. Bilingual fluent in English/Spanish and/or fluent in English/Creole.