SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR

State of Florida
US - Florida - Fort Lauderdale
January 5, 2025

Requisition No: 844002

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64051063

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051063

Salary: $57,319. 00 ANNUAL

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2025

Total Compensation Estimator ToolFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTYSENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR- 64051063WICINTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITYThis position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

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.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a specialized and complex professional Senior Health Educator working as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the Broward County WIC (Women Infant & Children) Program. This position will be involved in the education, support and counseling of breastfeeding clients.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Department of Health and Broward County Health Department Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).

Provides follow-up breastfeeding support to WIC participants:

Receives referrals from peer counselors, WIC staff, and local medical providers from mothers experiencing complex maternal and infant breastfeeding problems beyond their scope of practice.
Assesses breastfeeding situations and provides counseling to high-risk mothers and infants.
Counsels high-risk mothers needing breast pumps or other equipment for complex breastfeeding situations.
Provides timely follow-up services by telephone or WIC clinic visits.
Provides breastfeeding support outside the usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems.
Keeps accurate records by following Broward County Health Department WIC Program procedure for all contacts made with WIC clients.

Provides Technical Support to IBCLC staff:

Assists Breastfeeding Coordinator in providing technical support to International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), in the WIC program.
Assists Breastfeeding Coordinator with after hour telephone triage high risk and medical complex breastfeeding client calls.

Provides training and education in lactation management:

Provides initial and ongoing breastfeeding updates for Peer Counselors and WIC staff regarding high risk breastfeeding clients.
Teaches breastfeeding classes and support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, leading groups / classes.

Assists in coordinating breastfeeding promotional activities in WIC. Compiles and summaries data for presentation at Peer Counselor and WIC meetings.

Completes leave, attendance, EARS (Employee Activity Record System), travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures. Attends monthly staff meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
Current employee of Florida Department of Health includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees.
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Able to work outside of the usual 8:00am to 5:00pm working schedule and weekends.
Experience assessing, monitoring, and evaluating breastfeeding clients.
Experience providing breastfeeding training and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one (1) year working as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

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:BROWARD COUNTYThe 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!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit 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 Registratio.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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