HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64002289

State of Florida • Sarasota, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Issues WIC benefits and directly distributed formulas according to Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24, the FL-WiSE clinic and administrative manuals, and local procedures. Maintains necessary inventories and follows security procedures.

Interviews WIC clients and potential WIC clients, provides nutrition education, and documents services in the computer according to DHM 150-24, the FL- WiSE manuals, and local procedures: 

Determines WIC income eligibility status
Obtains required demographic data
Advises clients of their rights and obligations
Informs clients of other health and social services
Is prepared to serve clients at the designated opening time

Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients. Records health information obtained. Calibrates and maintains equipment as directed.

Follows Department of Health (DOH) personnel rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of break times, usage of leave time, and other applicable tasks and behavior. Completes required forms, such as Employee Activity Record (EARs) and People First, for documentation of activities.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer, printer and calculator.
• Ability to use program related computer software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hemoglobin tests for WIC clients using appropriate biohazard, safety and WIC procedures
• This position is a full-time, in-office position.  Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• WIC program experience
• Experience performing hemoglobin or bloodwork testing
• Experience using the FL-Wise computer system

Responsibilities

• Issues WIC benefits and directly distributed formulas according to Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24, the FL-WiSE clinic and administrative manuals, and local procedures.
• Maintains necessary inventories and follows security procedures.
• Interviews WIC clients and potential WIC clients, provides nutrition education, and documents services in the computer according to DHM 150-24, the FL- WiSE manuals, and local procedures
• Determines WIC income eligibility status
• Obtains required demographic data
• Advises clients of their rights and obligations
• Informs clients of other health and social services
• Is prepared to serve clients at the designated opening time
• Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients.
• Records health information obtained.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment as directed.
• Follows Department of Health (DOH) personnel rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of break times, usage of leave time, and other applicable tasks and behavior.
• Completes required forms, such as Employee Activity Record (EARs) and People First, for documentation of activities.

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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed