GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 60074852

Government Operations Consultant III - 60074852

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

To be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application. This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the Tallahassee office.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Marketing and Outreach Specialist within the Business Operations Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific duties and responsibilities include :

• Assists with the development and execution of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health and relevant programs marketing plan, which includes developing marketing strategies and conducting research to support initiatives.
• Lead outreach and marketing strategies and campaigns as assigned.
• Assist with the development of Departmental messaging to increase awareness.
• Disseminate marketing information statewide.
• Monitor and coordinate marketing efforts at the state and community level.
• Collaborate with the Office of Communications related to program materials and ensure brand standards are followed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning all aspects of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health and relevant programs; work collaboratively with program subject-matter experts to ensure compliance with federal rules, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct relevant market research, gather program pertinent information from consumers to inform marketing and outreach strategies and campaigns.
• Develop and customize marketing and outreach strategies to achieve optimal effectiveness.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health care and relevant industry trends that may have an impact on Substance Abuse & Mental Health and relevant programs or may inform policy development activities.
• Coordinate and participate in all marketing and outreach activities related to Substance Abuse & Mental Health and relevant programs.
• Develop strategic communications plans and informational materials, talking points, and presentations.
• Conduct outreach to program stakeholder and community partners, including public and private organizations; develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in department workgroups, committees, and meetings to support efforts and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, external partners, community partners, and various public health programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position :

Minimum qualifications :

Preferences will be given to applicants who have :

Benefits of working for the State of Florida :

DCF Employment Disclosures :

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.