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OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64901360

Date: May 15, 2025

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Requisition No: 853229

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64901360

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64901360

Salary: $16 per hour 28 hours per week

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2025

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Job posting category (Open Competitive, OPS Family Support Worker

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame

Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster

Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.

Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone or in person at the WIC clinic at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.

May counsel women in the WIC clinic.

Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.

Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. She also helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.

Is available outside usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.

Respects each client by keeping her information strictly confidential.

Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.

Works in outlying clinics as assigned.

Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the:

WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator

Lactation consultant

The mother’s physician or nurse

Public health programs in the community

Social service agencies

Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support group as assigned.

Attends & participates in monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings, other staff development activities and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.

Accurately completes all forms such as leave & attendance records, etc. by required deadlines 90% of the time.

- Other Duties: Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.

- May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.

- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity and appropriate access for all information both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats. Completes EARS and timesheets on a weekly basis and completes certification. Attends meetings and completes mandatory trainings as designated by State, Federal, WIC, and local authority by deadline assigned.

Performs all other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Ability to maintain effective customer service skills in stressful situations. Ability to prioritize, organize, and schedule work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualifications:

Minimum - Exclusively breastfed at least one child for six months

Preferred - Prior WIC experience.

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:

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. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

+ State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

+ Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

+ Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

+ Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

+ Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

+ Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

+ 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.

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.

Location:

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville