SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64084216

Requisition No: 881903 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64084216

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084216 

Salary: $46,000.00-$49,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities :

This position will report to the Senior Human Services Program Manager and will be responsible for the management of the Condom Distribution Program for Area 11A to include but not limited to; planning, data collection and reporting.

Plans, develop, implement, evaluate and deliver comprehensive STD/HIV prevention education programs and develop specific interventions strategies according to the Center for Disease and Control Program (CDC) approved behavioral, biomedical and structural interventions, public health strategies and social marketing campaigns targeting priority populations in Miami-Dade County. Provides behavior modification interventions using the compendium of evidence-based interventions (EBIs), Evidence-Informed Interventions (EIs) and best practices for HIV prevention for priority populations to promote healthy lifestyles in the areas of STD/HIV prevention. Delivers educational information to communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, inclusive of PrEP/PEP awareness and safer sex practices during outreach activities. Understanding social determinants of health linked to HIV prevention and care promotes strategies that provide knowledge and behavior modification skills which contribute to healthy lifestyles for Miami-Dade communities.

Responsible for managing the distribution of preventive barriers for Area 11A, including: ordering preventive barriers on a quarterly basis for reginal distributors, determining order quantity based on the number of preventive barriers distributed during previous 12 months, submitting order forms to the State office and coordinating delivery of preventive barriers with State office, collecting monthly preventive barriers pick-up logs and following up with agencies receiving preventive barriers and corrections of monthly logs. Responsible for receiving, processing and approving new applications for preventive barriers distribution sites and updating the tracking database. Develops and maintains an updated database of agencies/businesses authorized to receive preventive barriers from our office and provide lists to regional distributors for accurate distribution of preventive barriers.

Supports Community Mobilization initiatives and develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with local community leaders, community-based organizations and institutions, to facilitate the provision of HIV/AIDS education prevention programs to priority communities in Miami-Dade County. Coordinates community engagement activities and leads a Community Mobilization group by partnering with community-based organizations, local businesses, AIDS service organizations and gatekeepers to develop, implement, evaluate and expand local, state and national HIV/AIDS Initiatives for priority communities. Attend community meetings and serve on advisory committees as requested by the Health Education Supervisor.

Serves as lead for the Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA) initiative in Miami-Dade County. Responsible for the recruitment of businesses in areas of high incidence of HIV/STD. Conducting both promotion and distribution activities using geo targeted epidemiological data to reach individuals at high risk of HIV infection, venues frequented by these individuals, communities at greatest risk for HIV, and general population in jurisdictions with high HIV incidence. Integrate condom program activities within other community level interventions to promote condom use and risk reduction behaviors; identify obstacles to reaching members of vulnerable or hard to reach populations and strategies to overcome them.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written or electronic form. Collect data from activities and/or interventions and produce and submit program report monthly, including numbers of presentations conducted, persons educated on HIV/STDs and customer satisfaction surveys completed. Compile, prepare and submit monthly Condom Distribution Reports: condoms distributed, agencies/venues where condoms were distributed, and activities conducted in support of the condom distribution program. Assistance in additional office-related activities and duties as assigned. Participates in any committees, events, special programs or initiatives celebrating National Days of Observance or other activities organized, sponsored or supported by the Office of HIV/AIDS, MDCHD, Florida DOH or as determined, required or needed by the program and/or the county health department administration.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Qualifications :

Minimum -

Valid driver's license, access to an automobile to perform work related duties, experience in public speaking.

Preferred - 

Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Where You Will Work :

2515 West Flagler Street

Miami, Florida 33125 

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) in order 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.

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.   

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.  

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 us.fitly.work). 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 reflects 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 us.fitly.work). 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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.