State of Florida

Family Support Worker

State of Florida

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Inverness • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $16 per hour

About the role

  • Provides breastfeeding support services for Citrus County Health Department WIC and Nutrition Program.
  • Provides breastfeeding support counseling in WIC clinics and by telephone contact.
  • Is available outside usual 8 to 5 working hours to provide information and support to mothers with breastfeeding questions or problems.
  • Attends all required WIC Health Department breastfeeding program meetings and inservice training as assigned.
  • Responsible for securing the designated information set for protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which is stored in hard copy or electronic formats.
  • Refers breastfeeding clients to other public assistance programs per Health Department /WIC guidelines.
  • Maintains and updates breastfeeding client files.
  • Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts per WIC policy.
  • Provides follow-up service and documentation on all referrals.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must have breast-fed a child within the past five years.
  • Ability to manage time and communicate effectively to team members and maintain 100% confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan and evaluate services provided.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Benefits
  • 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!
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