OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64959403

Requisition No: 884717

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64959403

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64959403

Salary: $23.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title: OPS Health Educator (part-time 20 hour a week no benefits)

Base Salary: $ 23.00 an hour

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

400 W. Airport Blvd

Sanford, FL 32773

Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill 2 part-time OPS Health Educator at 20 hours a week. (nights and weekend as needed.)

Valid Florida Driver License is required for this position

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position facilitates positive youth development workshops and community leadership service experiences for adolescents using the REAL Essentials curriculum lessons for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, as outlined by the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grant. Duties will be performed in after-school, alternative school, community and school settings, and at the school health program office. This is a part-time position. In the event of an emergency, this office may be required to perform emergency operation functions.

Facilitates positive youth development (PYD) workshops at participating in after-school programs, community settings, alternative school sites and schools in accordance with SRAE grant guidelines. Facilitates required lessons from the REAL Essentials curriculum and guides youth through corresponding leadership service projects, to ensure successful completion of projects by students. Maintains lesson plans and necessary workshop and project supplies and materials to facilitate REAL Essentials lessons and leadership activities. Maintains effective communication with school and partner site coordinators to develop workshop meeting schedule, update them on progress, share requirements information and coordinate youth activities for the duration of the grant period. Communicate with Program Manager or designee regularly to discuss project progress, updates and schedule. Orient’s school personnel and other staff as needed in the PYD approach. Participate in outreach and community education events to share REAL Youth project updates and information. Works with School Health Program Staff Assistant and Program Manager to order needed supplies. Serve as back-up facilitator when needed.

Accurately completes required reporting such as facilitator logs, club progress reports, attendance records, student pre and post surveys, lesson and leadership hours tracking logs, monthly reports as required by program guidelines in a timely manner. Ensures accurate and timely submission of EARS, timesheets and other internal DOH reports as needed. Attends programmatic meetings, training and conference calls as required by the grant project, school health program. Participate in additional training opportunities as needed. Regularly consults and communicates with supervisors for updates, reporting, programmatic monitoring and facilitator best practices. Attend community meetings as needed to meet SRAE project goals.

Maintains active communication with supervisors, other facilitators and school health teams to expedite work, address challenges and achieve program goals. Works with supervisors to identify potential partner sites. Conducts possible youth site assessments. Co-facilitate occasional REAL Youth workshops for significant adults.

Performs other related duties as required, travel to partner sites in Seminole County and Orange County, maintains required records, participates in staff development, program meetings, departmental events and trainings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: adolescent prevention program education. Skill in: basic Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Forms, Teams, Publisher and Excel. Ability to: conduct presentations to diverse audiences; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Verifiable one year experience in public speaking, doing presentations for youth and/or diverse audiences

Verifiable one year of experience working with youth aged 10-19

All newly hired employees of the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, who have not had a previous positive TB test, are required to have an initial TB test upon hire and annual testing thereafter. If hired, will you agree to comply with the required TB testing or provide medical documentation of a previous positive TB test?

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?

This position requires in-office or field work. Are you willing to physically come into the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions?

Are you willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment

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:

400 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida

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 ) part time position no health insurance

- 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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.