Planning Consultant - 64006398 | Orlando, FL

Title : Planning Consultant Position Number : 64006398 Base Salary : $1742.64 Biweekly Location : 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809 DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agency.

NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.

All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The position is responsible for achieving objectives defined in the narrative of the grant for the implementation of the Asthma Friendly Schools Recognition Program and Asthma Friendly Home Visiting program as facilitating

in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Sumter, Polk, Brevard and Indian River counties that are aligned with the Florida Asthma Program work plan. This position will conduct the planning process for implementing the asthma school-based and asthma home visiting preventive program in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Brevard, and Indian River counties for grant year 2019 to 2024 and is responsible for ensuring all deliverables associated with the Comprehensive Asthma Control through Evidence-based strategies and Public Health.

Deliverables include for Asthma Friendly Schools Recognition Program are as follow: Coordinator will: Coordinator develop plan for the

recruitment of schools for the Asthma Schools Recognition Program for grant years 2019-2024.

Conduct outreach in schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Brevard and Indian River counties to encourage and assist the schools applying for the Asthma Friendly School Recognition Program. Provide asthma education and information to school nurses, school staff and students. Mentor all participating Asthma Friendly Schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Brevard and Indian River counties. Travel to conduct outreach asthma friendly activities. Travel to facilitate the Open Airways for Schools (OAS) in participating Asthma Friendly Schools.

Coordinator will purchase and maintain educational materials and supplies needed for the support and the promotion of the Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognition Program. Deliverables include for Asthma Friendly in-home Visiting Program are as follow: This program is responsible for delivering preventive in-home asthma intervention services to clients in accordance with the Asthma Home Visiting Protocols and the EXHALE guidelines. Coordinator will: Execute a dated letter of agreement or memorandum of understanding to local referring partners. Establish additional agreements with health systems and health plans for referrals of individuals eligible for the home visiting program.

Schedule and deliver preventive in-home asthma intervention services to clients in accordance with the Asthma Home Visiting protocols and guidelines. Travel to in-home asthma interventions. Conduct outreach to increase referrals to free tobacco cessation service including Smoke-Free Multifamily Certified Communities and asthma in-home visits. Utilized the home visiting database to track services provided and outcomes from clients receiving home visits. All data will be backed up on the CHD’s network at least weekly to ensure no data loss.

All data will be subject to and must be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). Coordinator will follow the EXHALE technical guidelines in all strategies designed to expand and access, referral to delivery of coordinated community services, delivery of AS-ME, guidelines-based medication management to identify high burden asthma areas. Coordinator will purchase and maintain educational materials and supplies needed to support the operation of the Asthma Home Visiting Program. Have a designated office space with cabinets for confidential documentation storage.

Deliverables include for Florida Asthma Program are as follow: Coordinator will: Provide monthly updates to Asthma Program Manager and Asthma Program Evaluator. Enter data into the asthma home visiting tracking database for data collection throughout the entire project funding period. The Coordinator shall enter home visiting service data into the database within ten (10) calendar days of service delivery. Coordinator will provide from the database to the Florida Asthma Program Manager on a quarterly basis. (First quarter starting from September through December), by the 30th on the last month of the quarter.

Provide support for implementation of quality improvement project in the HQHC’s and Rural Health Centers; targeting geographic areas serving children with poorly controlled asthma. Attend all scheduled monthly Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conference calls. Attend all Florida Asthma Program (FAP), Florida Asthma Coalition monthly meeting. Serve as Chair-woman of the Florida Asthma Coalition’s Schools and Child-Care workgroup. Serve as a core member of the Florida Asthma Coalition’s Home Visiting Program workgroup.

Attend or designate staff to attend all Florida Asthma Coalition Home Visiting Workgroup conference call to share program progress, lessons and best practice strategies. Attend additional conferences, summits and trainings as identified by the Program Manager. Promote and recruit AS-ME facilitators to increase the opportunities for community education. Conduct outreach to increase referrals to free tobacco cessation service including Smoke-Free Multifamily Certified Communities and asthma in-home visits. Develop and promote new Asthma-Friendly recognition opportunities such as Asthma-Friendly shop, Emergency department, childcare centers, hospitals and providers.

Disseminate marketing and awareness materials as provided by the Program Manager. Distribute air quality flags to existing and new Asthma-Friendly program participants. Promote and recruit AS-ME facilitators to increase the opportunities for community education. Promote the Community Health Worker model to reduce the triggers and burden of Asthma in Florida. Work in conjunction with other Florida Asthma Coordinators in Gadsden, Seminole and Miami-Dade Counties to promote Asthma Friendly Preventive Care. DOH Duties are as follow: Submit travel expenditures into FLAIR (Works) in accordance with allocation and CHD travel policies, but no later than 30 days the date of travel.

Complete and return all paperwork pertaining to job duties legibly and in proper order. This would also include timely submittal of timesheets, mileage and EARS. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : knowledge of : school district protocols and community resources. Knowledge of : the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education; methods of data collection; basic computer and keyboarding skills.

Knowledge of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel. Skill in: operating a personal computer and Ability to : work independently and exercise good professional judgment. Ability to coordinate a team approach. Ability to demonstrate and exhibit respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, interactionual, or ethnic identities. collect and analyze data; to communicate effectively; plan, organize, multi-task and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of health education. Knowledge of Health Insurance, Portability Accountability Act. of 1996 (HIPPA). Ability to: communicate effectively, work independently and exercise good professional judgment, respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those differing cultural, language racial, interactionual, or ethnic identities. Ability to: coordinate outreach to increase referrals for school recognition programs, asthma home visits, and tobacco free cessation service.

Demonstrate and exhibit plan, organize, multi-task and coordinate work assignments. Knowledge of: of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel. Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices Ability to Conduct home visits, meeting and communicate effectively with internal and external partners. Establish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners; actively listen to others; communicate effectively.

Knowledge of: of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel. Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effect principles and practices when submitting travel for reimbursement. Ability to submit travel into STMS within the allotted timeframe for submission. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders. Ability to: adaptable, work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Ability to : work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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. The incumbent must have a valid Florida driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree One year of verifiable professional experience in managing a health-related project(s). One year of verifiable professional experience developing and maintaining partnerships with multiple healthcare organizations and/or clinical staff.

One year of verifiable professional experience in conducting population health backssments, and home visits. One year of verifiable professional experience in conducting outreach and/or community engagement. One year of verifiable professional experience in developing and executing action/work plans. One year of verifiable professional experience in conducting health education presentations to participants and/or the community. One year of verifiable professional experience in compiling, entering and documenting data to create reports.

Requires computer literacy and related technology possess a solid Microsoft Suite/Office 365 foundational skill Able to perform the essential computer-related duties with little guidance from the beginning of your position Conduct outreach in the field at various locations throughout Central Florida region/In the absence of a county vehicle/Have access to personal transportation. A valid FL driver’s license or state identification card OR a valid driver’s license from another state (you will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire).

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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment. Preferred A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in community engagement, health education, development marketing and promotions or similar role. Experience in Community Relations, Partnership Building and Outreach Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite Bilingual (Spanish or Creole/English) 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. Work Location:6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809 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 www. mybenefits.. 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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as " sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as " safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP and Drug Free Workplace DOHP ).

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 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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 Departments 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. 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 -xyz X). 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. 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 -xyz X). 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.