Requisition No: 799719

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64858096

Position Number: 64858096

Salary: $25-$35 hr

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2023

Job posting category Open Competitive

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in

all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an advanced specialized professional position at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County. The incumbent will be the department’s “Community Outreach Coordinator” and be required to provide technical support along with staff and help to improve health outcomes, advance health equity (HE), and overcome COVID-19 health disparities (HD) within the county. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing three projects: HE, HD, and Healthy Communities.

This is a full-time position that requires some weekend and evening hours, travel and emergency duty as assigned. This position reports directly to the Public Health Services Manager F - SES.

Minority Health and Health Equity:

Facilitates the continuous development of the health equity plan in Monroe County according to the standards of Florida’s Office of Minority Health (OMH). This position leads and guides health equity task force partners in planning and implementing community projects addressing the social determinants of health affecting the health disparity for Monroe’s identified priority populations. Leads and guides a health equity coalition in overseeing and providing feedback for health equity plan activities. Leads and guides a health equity team of internal DOH stakeholders in advancing issues of health equity within the department.

• Updates health equity plan quarterly for publication and widespread distribution throughout the county by:

• Identifying or collecting new local data sources to analyze health and social determinants of health (SDOH) disparities at the county or census level, and interpreting this data for task force consideration in project development
• Facilitating the development of new projects to address community needs as identified by disparities in mental health and SDOH data for priority populations

• Ensures the success of all projects included in Monroe’s health equity plan by:

• Assisting in implementing project activities as needed
• Securing grant funding to support existing projects and new initiatives of the task force
• Working with task force project leads to obtain project objective data for tracking and reporting

• Provides regular written updates to Florida’s OMHHE, including:

• Quarterly reporting on health equity project objectives and activities via ClearPoint Strategy software
• Quarterly reporting on health equity infrastructure, partnerships, activities, events, and personnel/resources via ClearPoint Strategy software
• Biweekly reporting on status of all related activities via word document to OMHHE Regional Coordinator

• Participates in Florida OMH, Monroe DOH meetings, and external community meetings to advance health equity
• Manages budget in partnership with program manager.
• Researches and writes grants as needed to facilitate the department’s health equity needs, in addition to grant-related duties to support health equity plan projects.
• Participate in state trainings, including the Health Equity Training Program.

Health Disparities

• Continuously serves as the Health Disparities Liaison and assures that all activities and deliverables are met according to the statement of work.
• Build, leverage and expand infrastructure support for COVID-19 prevention and control among populations that are at higher risk and underserved
• Establish local health equity councils/coalitions and develop health equity plans.
• Engage local partners in development, execution, and sustainability of Community Health Improvement Plan

• To strengthen the collaboration with health care providers by promoting and maintaining health; and preventing and managing disease
• Work with various agencies and organizations in developing and disseminating comprehensive health provider directory. Directory will showcase services that offer telehealth and serve: uninsured, underinsured, Medicare, and Medicaid patients.
• Improve community awareness and utilization of mental health and substance use services

• Institute policy, systems and environmental structures to address social determinants of health and mitigate disproportionate burden from emergencies on vulnerable communities.
• Engage stakeholders to consider health in all policy decisions and government operations
• Engage community members in setting health equity priorities through use of PACE-EH methodology

Healthy Communities

• Continuously serves as the Healthy Communities Liaison and assures that all activities and deliverables are met according to the Workplan.
• Complete required strategies in the following priority areas: (1) Nutrition and Physical Activity in Early Care and Education Settings, (2) Nutrition and Physical Activity in School Settings, (3) Nutrition and Physical Activity in Community Settings, (4) Worksite Wellness in Community Settings, (5) Chronic Disease Prevention – Resource Linking Awareness, and (5) Integration of Chronic Disease Prevention Strategies in the Community Health Improvement Plan.
• Participate in all conference calls.
• Submit quarterly reports and success stories on time as required.

Community Health

• Participate and represent FDOH Monroe at community events and provide an overview of the department’s programs.
• Provide support as necessary to the Public Information Officer to ensure communications are culturally and linguistically competent.
• Procures items and media needed to manage the needed outcomes, that are culturally and linguistically competent and receives invoices in My Florida Marketplace to achieve the purchase.
• Participates in quality improvement and activities to improve processes and systems in place.

Performs other related duties necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the Florida Department of Health in Monroe.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to use Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to drive and travel throughout county and on extended out of county travel
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to meet the goals of the work plan
• Ability to manage contracts/statement of work
• Ability to manage program budgets
• Ability to work with adults and youth
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge to use databases of various kinds
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices
• Knowledge of Public Health statistics
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and methods
• Knowledge of marketing strategies
• Knowledge in coalition building/ partnership development
• Skilled in electronic surveillance equipment and databases/software
• Skilled in the implementation of behavior change models to achieve goals
• Skilled in program management and implementation
• Skilled in written and oral communication
• Typing speed 40wpm

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Maintains current Florida Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and two years of professional experience in public health, health sciences, program planning, or an agency area.

Preferred

• Master’s degree from a college or university in public health, health sciences, program planning, or an agency area. Professional or non-professional experience as described above can be substituted on a year for year basis for the required college education

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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.
• Must be tobacco free
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.
• Quality Improvement – Incumbent will be required to participate in quality improvement projects and activities as needed to improve the processes in the program and the health department.

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:

Key West, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.