Job Description

Requisition No: 867880 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64036577

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64036577 

Salary: $40,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/11/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Health Educator - 64036577 

Internal Agency

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall help slow the spread of HIV through prevention efforts such as education, counseling, testing, contact interviewing, The incumbent will perform HIV pre and posttest counseling throughout the Alachua County Health Department system and other clinics as assigned, according to CDC and FDOH guidelines. Elicits information to coordinate investigations of other persons at risk. Ensure all clients are linked to care as needed. The incumbent will give support, comfort, and care to those living with HIV and STDs whenever possible.

The incumbent will complete all electronical medical record documentation properly (client registration, demographics, 1628, lab slip, progress notes, etc.) Scan documents into electronic medical records as needed. Completes reports as assigned. Maintain appropriate data base logs, records, and documents to prepare timely reports. Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, this is stored in hard copy or electronic formats

The incumbent will serve as a PrEP co-coordinator and will promote, educate, counsel, and link clients to PrEP services as needed. incumbent will complete intake services for referred PrEP clients, schedule PrEP medical appointments, complete and assist clients with patient assistant programs, coordinate and act as a liaison for pharmacy assistance programs, and routinely follow up with PrEP clients. incumbent will follow up and complete PrEP care coordination requests. incumbent will serve as a liaison for statewide and local injectable PrEP programs.

The incumbent will assist in the support, planning, coordination, and attendance in community outreach and engagement events/activities. The incumbent will collaborate with other prevention staff and community partners to support the outreach for our communities and those living with HIV and STD.

  Will conduct rapid Testing for Proof of Status as needed.

Attends all required staff meetings and trainings.

Performs other related duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.

Talking to others to effectively convey information

Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience 

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Possess a valid driver’s license.

Intermediate Computer skills including Microsoft Programs.

Knowledge or experience working with HIV or STD Programs.

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:

DOH-Alachua 224 SE 24th street, Gainesville FL 32641

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:  

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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