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OPS- HEALTH EQUITY COORDINATOR / GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64906227Date: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: 494121 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: OPS- HEALTH EQUITY COORDINATOR / GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64906227Position Number: 64906227 Salary: $21.63 per hour Posting Closing Date: 11/22/2021 Florida Department of Health Broward County Health Equity Coordinator-Government Operations Consultant II This position is pending reclassification Open Competitive Opportunity 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 Description This is a highly responsible position reporting to the Community Health Director. The position is responsible for creating and maintain a County Health Equity Coalition and developing, implementing and monitoring a county Health Equity Plan (HE Plan) that addresses disparities in COVID-19 as well as the Social Determinants of Health contributing to this and other health disparities. Establish a CHD Health Equity Team consisting of staff from various program areas to strengthen the internal infrastructure of the CHD to support HE efforts. Lead the CHD Health Equity Team in hosting a promotional event in the month of April to raise awareness for National Minority Health Month and all other observances as requested. Establish/Maintain a county Health Equity (HE) coalition Ensure HE coalition membership represents organizations with the capacity and focus to implement programs and projects to address the social determinants of health and health equity.
Identify and establish collaborations with critical HE coalition members affiliated with populations at higher risk and that are underserved for COVID-19 to:
1. Connect community members to programs, healthcare provides, services and resources,
2. Lessen adverse effects of mitigation strategies,
3. Inform COVID-19 and future emergency response activities.Update quarterly the membership list of the HE coalition. In cooperation with and consensus of the HE coalition, develop or update existing county HE plan. This can be inclusive of HE strategies that exist in current Community Health Improvement Plan and the HE work plan. The plan will provide recommendations and strategies for addressing COVID-19 disparities and addressing social determinants of health.The HE Plan should include ands utilize: Specific activities to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) to improve health outcomes of racial/ethnic (R/E) minority and other vulnerable populations.
Specific activities to develop a shared understanding of HE in the county through training and dissemination of resources.
Specific activities to increase coordination and collaboration among cross-sector partners.
Specific activities to increase awareness of the local HE Plan.
The HE Plan should use:
Data to identify sub-county geographical areas (census tracts, zip codes and or neighborhoods) to prioritize activities.
Evidence-based and promising approaches to inform activity planning.
A Health in All Policies approach to advance HE.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive distribution list of county partners to expand reach of health equity information.
Maintain a comprehensive list of partners serving R/E minority populations and other vulnerable populations and addressing the SDOH. Consider including community- and faith-based organizations, non-profits, colleges and universities, children services councils, county school boards, health services councils, social service providers, beauty and barber shops, local government, chambers of commerce, migrant farmworker coalitions, etc.
Regularly disseminate information to the appropriate partners regarding training, resources, events, grant opportunities, etc.
Maintain documentation of disseminated resources.
Identify and coordinate with county-level maternal and infant, HIV/AIDS, chronic disease and health promotion programs, etc., as needed to support the implementation of the HE Plan.
M eetings: Attend monthly statewide COVID Health Disparities virtual meetings, monthly Minority Health and Health Equity Liaison meeting and any other meetings as requested and required. Reporting: Submit the HE Plan Project management Tool, quarterly project reports and al; other required documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Budget: Work with the Community Health Director and Budget Director in budget development and monitoring. Submit the budget summary and budget reports in an accurate and timely manner. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public health, sociology, or a related field.
Two years of professional experience in equity and/or social justice work involving coalition building, community engagement and program development/implementation.
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, may be required for some assignments.
Preferred Qualificaitons:
Experience and/or training in health equity, cultural diversity and/or ethnic studies
Experience and/or training in word processing and data management software
Experience in program coordination.
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 www.myfrs.com );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
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.
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
