OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906396

Requisition No: 847523 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906396

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906396 

Salary:  23.39 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64906396

COMMUNITY HEALTH-DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

 

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Duties:

The position reports to the Drowning Prevention Program Manager within the Division of Community Health at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward). This is a professional Senior Health Educator (SHE) position responsible for administrative and programmatic support for the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program and the Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Scholarship Program. The SHE is also responsible for conducting community outreach activities, including delivery of educational presentations and leading training sessions for community partners across Broward County.  

 

The SHE reviews applications for swimming lesson vouchers and scholarship programs to ensure eligibility and compliance with established criteria. Communicates with program applicants via phone and email to provide updates regarding application status, approvals, denials, or missing documentation. Coordinates with program vendors to address inquiries and concerns related to vouchers and scholarships. Initiates and monitors purchase requisitions in My Florida Market Place, following up as necessary to ensure timely approvals and processing. Processes scholarship and voucher invoices against established purchase orders. Collaborates in the planning and actively participates in local community outreach events, fairs, and activities, driving awareness and promoting water safety and drowning prevention practices. Enters, monitors, and analyzes program data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares a wide range of written materials, including correspondence, reports, and presentations for a variety of audiences utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and similar software. Participates in conference calls, meetings, presentations, and training sessions as assigned. Fosters communication between the Drowning Prevention Program, program vendors, and community partners. Performs other related administrative and programmatic duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

 

• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, with a demonstrated ability to effectively implement them.
• Skilled in preparing a wide range of written materials, including correspondence, reports, and presentations for a variety of audiences utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and similar software.
• Ability to deliver effective education and training to both individuals and groups in professional settings, utilizing audiovisual tools and clear oral communication.
• Skilled in creating, managing, and updating spreadsheets to support data analysis and improve decision-making processes.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and