OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64906896

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for full-time

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Broward County seeks an OPS Family Support Worker to distribute WIC program materials, educate the community, and support outreach initiatives at diverse sites such as clinics, churches, schools, and community centers.

The role involves maintaining outreach records, attending monthly staff meetings, and providing presentations on WIC and breastfeeding. On-site work in Broward County and daily in-office or field activities are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic spreadsheet use.
• Experience in community outreach is preferred.
• Ability to conduct community-wide presentations.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment and administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Ability to prepare and distribute correspondences.
• Ability to record accurate meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

• Distribute WIC program materials at various community sites.
• Maintain and update an outreach Excel spreadsheet with provider data.
• Attend events and give educational presentations on WIC and breastfeeding.
• Assist individuals with accessing WIC services and participate in staff meetings.
• Stock Kidcare materials and distribute to partners in Broward County.
• Document outreach activities and submit weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Community outreach

Public speaking

Office equipment operation

Multi-tasking

Correspondence creation

Meeting minutes

Vaccination program knowledge

Local knowledge Broward

My Florida Marketplace

HMS scanning

Job description

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Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64906896

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Family Support Worker will be responsible for distributing WIC Program materials at places of business, medical providers, churches, community organizations, health clinics, schools, childcare providers, parks and recreation centers and other agencies. The position will be educating the community on WIC Program via actively engaging community members at community sites and events and distributing program materials.

Responsible for maintaining and updating an Excel spreadsheet with medical and community providers. Identify and add new sites to the Excel spreadsheet as needed. Document all outreach activities daily and submit monthly and quarterly reports timely.

Responsible for attending community events and providing educational presentations to the community on the WIC Program. Represents WIC at community organizations, meetings, and coalitions to promote breastfeeding and provide outreach.

Assist individuals and/or families on how to access WIC services Attends & participates in monthly staff meetings, in-service training, other staff development activities.

Assist with stocking and having readily available large quantities of all Kidcare materials (applications, brochures, promotional items, and other information) needed by community partners in Broward County. Mail or hand deliver these materials as requested.

Performs other related duties. Document all outreach activities and submit weekly and monthly reports.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of community outreach practices
• Ability to conduct community wide presentations
• Ability to operate and use a variety of basic office equipment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to construct and distribute correspondences
• Ability to listen attentively and record accurate meeting minutes
• Ability to run vaccination assessments in Florida Shots to ensure provider compliance
• Knowledge of labor and delivery locations in Broward County
• Knowledge of vaccination consent process .
• Ability to create purchase requisitions/orders using My Florida Marketplace
• Competency with HMS client scanning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
• Have clerical experience.
• Have experience providing customer services over the telephone or in person.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as determined by program needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience conducting Community Outreach.
• Experience facilitating community presentations.
• Experience working with Federal/State/Private Eligibility Programs.
• Experience working with social service programs.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

BROWARD COUNTY

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• 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)

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.