Description
HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64080729
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Location:
OCALA, FL, US, 34471
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Requisition No: 832707
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64080729
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64080729
Salary: $33,760.00 - $37,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2024
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position identifies at-risk populations in Marion County and coordinates targeted programs to address issues such as
linkage to care, healthy behaviors, support systems and community resources focusing on sexual health and HIV prevention
education.
The goal is to identify at-risk groups for targeted testing providing counseling on HIV prevention and linkage to care.
This position actively initiates activities to detect, control and prevent the spread of HIV and STD through individual and group
education.
This position provides confidential and anonymous HIV counseling and testing, utilizing appropriate testing methods
(i. e., rapid, oral or venipuncture) for the circumstance. Provides education on HIV prevention including condom instruction and
distribution, PrEP and nPEP information and referrals. Documents all client services appropriately.
Maintaining positive, strong, stigma free community relationships is of utmost importance.
The incumbent will create and maintain MOAs with community partners as a resource to educate, promote and provide HIV
screenings, prevention strategies and referrals to at risk community members through outreach activities and event.
Develops community liaisons to emphasize local support of National HIV prevention campaigns. Conducts special events,
which promote community HIV/STD awareness (i. e., Health Fairs, World AIDS Day, and Business Responds to AIDS).
Prepares quarterly Prevention & Training Consultant (PTC) report, including business and faith-based condom distribution.
Provides phlebotomy assistance for laboratory coverage.
Interviews those infected with HIV for sexual and needle sharing partners. Refers contacts to DIS worker for follow-up. Builds a
relationship with juveniles and those incarcerated who are HIV positive and prepares to link them to HIV care upon
release. Refers clients to medical and community resources and provides handout materials with written resources as needed.
Maintains appropriate logs, records and documents directed by security policy and to prepare timely reports required by
program components.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skilled in phlebotomy
Ability to communicate effective in English, written and verbal.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
Ability to conduct health investigations.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
Ability to prepare records and reports.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to identify community resources.
Ability to prepare and conduct training programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must successfully complete 500/501 HIV Testing & Counseling Class
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs., push, pull, drive and perform demonstrations as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
2 years experience working as a certified phlebotomist
comfortable discussing sexual practices and preference s
Willingness to assist clients with HIV prevention and infectious disease
Valid Driver license
Preferred -
Experience working with community partners.
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:
Marion County Health Department
1801 SE 32nd Ave Ocala Florida 34471
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 ma
Compensation Information:
$33760.0 / Yearly - $33760.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 33760.0 Yearly
Up To: 37000.0 Yearly
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