Family Support Worker
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Palatka • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $16 - $17 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Promote breastfeeding as the normal, preferred method of infant feeding by providing basic research, research-based information to pregnant and new mothers through peer-to-peer counselor
- Refer any breastfeeding related problems to Designated breastfeeding expert/or Breastfeeding coordinator for further assessment
- Assignment of duty station, hours and days worked may vary based on agency/unit needs
Requirements
- Basic social services and direct WIC Program Breastfeeding education, assistance and/or support to WIC participants in various location throughout Putnam County
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to organize and maintain filing systems
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner
- Ability to lift 40 pounds (computers, etc.)
- Knowledge of software applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to navigate the internet for research
- Microsoft applications knowledge and use
- Preference to a WIC participant and Bilingual English/Spanish speaking candidate
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
breastfeeding educationdata reviewbasic arithmeticfiling systems managementoffice procedureslifting 40 pounds
Soft skills
tactful communicationcourteous interactionorganizational skillscoordination skills