Requisition No: 839932
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64911197
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64911197
Salary: $15.00/HR
Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
OPS Family Support Worker - 64911197
Part Time Position
Naples, FL
Open Competitive Opportunity
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The OPS Family Support Worker provides breastfeeding education and support to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clients in various locations throughout the county. This position will be in Naples WIC headquarters; however, may work in Immokalee on occasions. Position provides services in the WIC Program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in DHM 150-24. Assignment of duty station, hours and days worked may vary as needed. This position is part-time and anticipated to work 16 hours per week. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Community Health Workers Supervisor.
Educate WIC pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum mothers and family members on breastfeeding-related issues in assigned sites and by telephone; at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC agency. Provide basic breastfeeding information and support to WIC mothers to help them to successfully establish breastfeeding, overcome common barriers to breastfeeding, and prevent and handle common breastfeeding problems or concerns. Assist in breastfeeding classes and assist in facilitating support groups. Maintain the breastfeeding warmline after hours; triage, give appointments and/or counsel as appropriate.
Document breastfeeding contacts in the FL-Wise system in accordance with department policy. Documentation is accurate, clear, and legible for all contacts made with WIC clients.
Manage caseload of assigned WIC clients and contact clients according to established procedures, maintaining client confidentiality. Coordinate services for clients and makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.
Assist the local WIC agency in outreach, promoting breastfeeding through special projects and duties as assigned. Understand WIC eligibility criteria and programmatic requirements in order to answer basic questions about WIC and make appropriate referrals.
Attend mandatory and scheduled trainings. Adhere to FDOH Collier County policies and procedures pertaining to client confidentially, and data security. Accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Record (EARs), time records, travel logs, monthly report of activities and other reports are submitted to supervisor. Answer telephones, file and perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
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:
Naples and or Immokalee, FL
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .
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.
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.
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