Health Support Specialist
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Sarasota • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $33,800 - $34,800 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- This is paraprofessional work performing a variety of clerical and health support functions in support of the WIC program.
- The employee in this position must be able to work independently and follow exact rules, regulations and procedures without variation.
- This employee also provides basic nutrition education; tracks client participation; determines the need for re-certification; enters client information into the FL-WiSE data base; issues WIC benefits; and maintains the security of WIC EBT cards.
- Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients.
- Records health information obtained.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment as directed.
Requirements
- Minimum- Driver’s license
- Preferred – Previous WIC employment
- Experience performing hemoglobin or bloodwork testing
- Experience performing height, length, and weight measurements for children and/or adults
- Experience determining eligibility for service programs
- Experience using the FL-WiSE computer system
- Experience in health field or providing service to women, infants, or children.
Benefits
- 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 www.myfrs.com)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
hemoglobin testingheight measurementlength measurementweight measurementdata entryclient trackingnutrition educationeligibility determination
Soft skills
independenceattention to detailadherence to regulations
Certifications
Driver's license