HEALTH EDUCATOR Job at Florida Jobs, Jacksonville, FL

  • Florida Jobs
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Health Educator - 64086326

Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

This is intermediate-level work performing a variety of tasks under limited supervision where general policies, practices and principles can be applied to situations not previously covered. The job requires a general knowledge of client centered counseling techniques and social work principles and practices. Incumbents may use skill in recommending routine changes in standardized operating procedures.

This position is responsible for health education counseling as a part of the STD and HIV Counseling, testing, and linkage to care, treatment, PrEP, or other activities within the Division of Disease Control, STD and HIV Program. Service delivery may occur within the CC Clinic, Mobile Medical Unit, or other settings in the community. This position addresses priority risk factors and prevention, including PrEP, Rapid Access to Treatment (Test and Treat), prevention with Persons living with HIV.

Responsibilities will be performed in compliance with Disease Control Programs and timeline. Public Health Competency Domains include:

  • Policy development/Program Planning Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical/Assessment Skills
  • Cultural Competency Skills
  • Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

This position will participate in outreach screening and community education activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of HIPAA
  • Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV
  • Public relations skills
  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work with patients/clients having a variety of physical/psychosocial problems
  • Ability to demonstrate teamwork with co-workers
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Ability to provide health education counseling

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: Experience working in public health, health education, disease control programs, clinical setting, or two or more years' experience working in a community-based organization or social services programs
  • Experience educating clients about HIV, including HIV transmission, prevention, treatment, and the importance of staying engaged in medical care
  • Experience educating clients about injectable HIV medications or other long-acting HIV treatment options
  • At least 3 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
  • A current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
  • Preferred: Candidate with a bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Health Education, Health Sciences, or a related field with experience working in public health, health education, disease control programs or clinical setting

Where You Will Work: Florida Department of Health in Duval County Central Health Plaza 515 West 6th Street Jacksonville, Florida 32206

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 ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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