Health Support Specialist
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: St. Augustine • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $36,000 - $38,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for promoting and supporting breastfeeding and providing basic education to WIC participants
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program
- Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned
- Makes appropriate contacts with clients and documents accordingly
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers
- Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns
- Refers mothers to the WIC Nutritionist or Breastfeeding Coordinator, Lactation Consultant, Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Designated Breastfeeding Expert
- Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients and documents encounters the same day
- Attends, assists, and/or facilitates prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups and documents the same day
- Completes the processes related to WIC following the WIC Procedure Manual
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
- Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and or perform field work
- This position is required to work outreach events, which may include after-hours and/or Saturday and Sunday
- Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft Skills
counselingcommunicationdocumentationrecord keepingsupporteducationfacilitationoutreach
Certifications
Certified Lactation CounselorLactation Consultant