What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043569 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 844080
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64043569
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64043569
Salary: $47,240.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/11/2025
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
HEALTH EDUCATOR- 64043569
WIC PROGRAM
INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
HYBRID-REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE
Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a professional health educator position working as a Certified Lactation Counselor in the Broward County Health Department WIC (Women Infant & Children) program. This position provides breastfeeding support, education and counseling to breastfeeding clients.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information inaccordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of Broward County Health Department Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).
- Provides education, support and counseling to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding clients by telephone and in the WIC clinic and in the hospital setting.
- Provides breastfeeding education, support and counseling in the hospital setting. Works in conjunction with the hospital healthcare team to provide optimal breastfeeding support.
- Assesses monitors and evaluates physical conditions that predispose mothers and babies to a complex breastfeeding experience.
- Develops care plans specific to the needs identified through assessment and counseling.
- Documents in the WIC Data system (FL-Wise)
- Teaches breastfeeding classes
- Refers to Senior Health Educator Consultant/IBCLC when client issue is beyond scope of practice.
This position is available outside the WIC clinic and the usual 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. working schedule to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
This position will receive a cell phone for breastfeeding counseling and support outside of the WIC clinic normal hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends.
All Phone calls made or taken from clients should be documented on the telephone log and entered into FL-WISE the next business day.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Completes leave, attendance, EARS (Employee Activity Record System), travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFITIONS :
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Current employee of Florida Department of Health including includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees.
- Must be a Certified Lactation Counselor.
- Must be able to work outside of the usual 8:00 to 5:00 working schedule and weekends.
- Experience assessing, monitoring, and evaluating breastfeeding clients.
- Experience documenting breastfeeding counseling in FL WISE.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION :
- Minimum 3 years working with WIC clients providing BF education.
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.
Where You Will Work:
BROWARD COUNTY
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
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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: http://www.sss.gov
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.
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Salary : $47,240
