Wellness Program Consultant jobs in Clearwater, FL

Requisition No: 827436 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64927179 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64927179 

Salary:  $17.50 to $18.50 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly independent and professional position in the Communications and Health Education Program as well as Quality Management Program requiring knowledge of performance management, marketing and public health practices. The position is responsible for a variety of activities including assistance with branding and marketing of agency initiatives and programs, public health intervention design and implementation, developing and managing content for the Hernando County Health Department (Hernando CHD) external and internal website, leading organizational quality improvement activities, and implementing health education and wellness events or initiatives.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION & MARKETING: Serve as a back-up for PIO for Hernando CHD. Completes all training required and participate in statewide PIO conference calls. Assure information provided to the public is accurate and approved through established channels. Assist with development for production of billboards, banners, social media, television, and news media (which may include videos and presentations) for the public on a variety of health topics. Serve shifts for Emergency Duties, as assigned. 

HEALTH EDUCATION SUPPORT: Assist staff in developing presentations for the public. Provide consultation services to ensure local agency’s compliance with Hernando CHD brand guidelines. Participates in outreach activities and health promotion events related to core messages and campaigns. Collaborates with other staff to develop and deliver health education presentations to youth and adults in a variety of settings. Attends community meetings as a representative of Communications, Health Educations Nutrition and Public Health Preparedness Programs. Attends events on weekends and evenings as needed.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN:  Collaborate with key staff to monitor and update the FDOH-Hernando Workforce Development Plan. The workforce development plan links and supports other statewide plans to include the agency’s Strategic Plan and the Quality Improvement Plan. The purpose is to ensure that the workforce has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to carry out the Department of Health missions and strategic objectives.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT / QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Assist with oversight of: the FDOH-Hernando performance management system; the QI Liaison and Performance Management Council Co-Lead for FDOH-Hernando; Develop, implement, and monitor progress of the FDOH-Hernando QI Plan and Workforce Development Plan; assist department directors with the establishment of performance measures and benchmarks, track and trend performance, objective selection methodology for testing performance, performance improvement initiatives, and reporting methodology; work cooperatively with FDOH-Hernando administration, directors, and program managers to ensure quality of care and service delivery; Provide technical assistance for performance improvement initiatives; Assist with development and required updates of the Community Health Assessment and CHIP.

STRATEGIC PLANNING:  Assist the Strategic Planning Lead for FDOH-Hernando; Develops, implements, and monitors progress of the FDOH-Hernando Strategic Plan ensuring that it is in alignment with state strategic priorities; Compile and present progress reports for the implementation of the FDOH-Hernando strategic plan incorporating health outcomes and goals.

LIFELONG LEARNING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in required training and continuing education activities.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based health promotion planning.
• Knowledge of basic health marketing principles.
• Knowledge of the budgetary process.
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and prepare reports.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of verifiable experience working with public health communications and marketing
• 1 year of verifiable performance improvement/quality management experience
• Associates degree

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:

7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34606

300 S Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601

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.