State of Florida

Health Support Specialist

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $22 per hour

About the role

  • This is a specialized Health Support Specialist position in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County WIC Program.
  • The caseload consists of pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five.
  • Work requires independent judgment and decision making and must follow federally regulated procedures.
  • Work is performed in the WIC clinic under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor.
  • Incumbent in this position may be asked to travel to several clinic locations.
  • The incumbent is expected to communicate (by phone, e-mail, or in person) in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
  • This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Information Security policies, protocols and procedures.
  • Performs anthropometric measurements according to DOH, BCHD policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Operates and maintains anthropometric equipment essential to required duties.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a WIC office performing eligibility and benefit issuance
  • Experience taking anthropometric and hematological data
  • Experience with customer service in person and on the phone
  • Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency
  • This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Benefits
  • Health benefits offered for full-time employment
  • Participation in a deferred compensation plan
  • Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
  • Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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