OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64901360

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

OPS Family Support Worker- 64901360

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame
- Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster
- Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.
- Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone or in person at the WIC clinic at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.
- May counsel women in the WIC clinic.
- Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.
- Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
- Is available outside usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
- Respects each client by keeping her information strictly confidential.
- Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
- Works in outlying clinics as assigned.
- Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the:
o WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator
o Lactation consultant
o The mother’s physician or nurse
o Public health programs in the community
o Social service agencies
- Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support group as assigned.
- Attends & participates in monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings, other staff development activities and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
- Accurately completes all forms such as leave & attendance records, etc. by required deadlines 90% of the time.
- Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
- May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups with different levels of education, knowledge, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications
• Ability to utilize computer programs and applications.
• Ability to problem solve.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Exclusively breastfed at least one child for six months
• Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Prior WIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame
• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster
• Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone or in person at the WIC clinic at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC program.
• May counsel women in the WIC clinic.
• Receives a caseload of WIC clients and makes routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.
• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Is available outside usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
• Respects each client by keeping her information strictly confidential.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
• Works in outlying clinics as assigned.
• Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to the: o WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator o Lactation consultant o The mother’s physician or nurse o Public health programs in the community o Social service agencies
• Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support group as assigned.
• Attends & participates in monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings, other staff development activities and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Accurately completes all forms such as leave & attendance records, etc. by required deadlines 90% of the time.
• Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
• May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees