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Senior Health EducatorThe employee is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and providing tobacco prevention and education activities throughout Miami-Dade County under the supervision of the Health Education Program Manager (HEPM). The Senior Health Educator (SHE) will assist the HEPM with the development and submission of the tobacco prevention work plan focusing on preventing the initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults, promoting cessation, and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke. The employee is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and providing health promotion and public health education to businesses, community organizations and the Health Department. Educates and consults with businesses and community organizations on the benefits of tobacco free policies and providing information on the Cessation Access initiative. Provides consultations to organizations interested in developing new or revising existing cessation access policies and assists with the creation and implementation of policy change. Conducts assessments of local organizations, making and maintaining contact with local organizations and tracking progress towards policy change on a quarterly basis. Responsible for educating and working with the school district, community stakeholders and youth on the K-12 initiative. Provides data and consults with stakeholders and decision makers on tobacco related issues in the school system. Provides assistance to interested parties in developing new or revising existing tobacco-related policies and assists with the creation and implementation of policy change. Conducts assessments of policy components achieved and creates materials to spread awareness on the benefits of a comprehensive tobacco free school policy. Participate in meetings, trainings, and health promotion events as required for the initiative. Responsible for assisting the Health Education Program Manager in preparing and facilitating meetings of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade, ensuring that Consortium programs are aligned with tobacco initiatives. Participates in the activities of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade by attending and assisting at monthly meetings and events. Support/facilitate meetings with the Cessation Access subcommittee. Assists in recruiting partnership members. Provide the Health Education Program Manager with information to update the Consortium and county health department website on tobacco issues. Develops culturally sensitive educational presentations on chronic disease and healthy lifestyles, with a focus on the effects of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Collaborate with other staff members on the development and delivery of health promotion and health education materials. Collaborate with the Health Education Program Manager in the development of media campaigns and county-wide activities. Collect and analyze data to ensure program outcomes. Enter quarterly progress reports into the Automated Tobacco Activity Collection System (ATACS). Submit regular reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on work plan, agency objectives and as required to ensure compliance with State Guidelines. Provide written justification for procurement of services/products to promote initiatives for tobacco prevention and education. Promotes the Florida Quitline and refers community members to tobacco cessation services offered at the local level. Keeps track of referrals for cessation services. Promotes empowerment by increasing skills, knowledge of tobacco issues and prevention. Prepares and disseminates press news releases and other information to communities through the FDOHMD Office of Communication and Legislative Affairs. Promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle in the community. Represent the County Health Department and the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program on local committees, boards, and coalitions, as assigned by the Tobacco Prevention Specialist. Attend scheduled trainings as required. Local and regional travel as required. Assures that tobacco prevention advocates receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies and the program's mission, goals, and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.Knowledge of the methods of data collection.Skill in operating a variety of audiovisual and computer equipment.Ability to collect and analyze data.Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems and other activities relating to the improvement of policies and practices.Ability to evaluate health education practices for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively (excellent verbal and written communication skills).Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse population.Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs, projects, and policies.Ability to prepare a wide variety of written material such as reports, memoranda, pamphlets, work plans and grant requests.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 ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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