OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - REGIONAL HEALTH EQUITY COORDINATOR 64906923

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - REGIONAL HEALTH EQUITY COORDINATOR 64906923Date:Nov 3, 2021Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 Apply now »The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 486181 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - REGIONAL HEALTH EQUITY COORDINATOR 64906923Position Number: 64906923 Salary: $31.25 PER HOUR Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2021 Department of Health Broward County Regional Health Educator Coordinator- Government Operations Consultant III64906923 Open Competitive Operations 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. Duties and Responsibilities This is a highly responsible professional position with lead responsibility for National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minorities and Rural Communities intervention activities in an assigned area of the state. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing or coordinating technical assistance to county health departments (CHD’s), management of technical assistance and consultation regarding community planning, treatment and care and prevention specifically as it relates to minority needs and activities. This position is assigned to and stationed at the Department of Health in Broward County and travels throughout the assigned region (Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties) Review health equity work plans and budget proposals within the assigned region, provide feedback and technical assistance for approval. Coordinate with Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) and the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity to facilitate the provision of peer to peer support to Health Equity (HE) Liaisons within the assigned region. Assign mentor as needed and proved platforms for the open exchange of ideas. Provide technical assistance and support to CHDs in the assigned region to update county COVID-19 plans and health equity plans to support communities at most risk of COVID-19 with the intention of establishing systems that can also support future emergency response. Assist with building cross-sectional partnerships to align public health, healthcare and non-health (e.g., housing, social service) interventions that decrease risk for COVID-19. Identify and establish collaborations with critical regional and state partners affiliated with and who provide services to populations that are underserved and at higher risk for COVID-19 to disseminate accurate, culturally and linguistically responsive information and facilitate access to health-related services. Assess technical assistance and training needs of CHD Health Equity Liaisons and other community partners to improve their capacity for addressing social determinants of health. Coordinate activities with the BTFF COVID Health Disparities Program Manager and with other Regional Health Equity Coordinators statewide. Engage regional community planning partnerships, health councils and consortia as DOH contact on regional health equity planning initiatives. Maintain good working relationships with community partners. Attend meetings within the region and assigned counties. Supports multi-county activities and outreach to increase access to COVID-19 prevention, testing and vaccination. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Drive License and access to a reliable vehicle to drive to multiple sites as determined by program needs.

Master Degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university.

Experience in writing, updating and reporting on Community Health Plans

Experience serving on Community Coalitions

Preferred Qualification

Experience leading community coalitions

Experience in working in programs to promote Health Equity

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.Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami