OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64906985

Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Broward County seeks an OPS Family Support Worker to perform community outreach on drowning and tobacco prevention. The role involves educating the public at events, distributing materials, and maintaining activity records.

The position requires a valid driver's license, willingness to drive to multiple sites, and flexibility for after-hours work. Health benefits apply for full-time employment, with a deferred compensation option.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits
• Experience conducting community outreach at events or health fairs
• Experience developing or disseminating educational materials
• Able to perform physical tasks and work outdoors
• Evenings and weekends may be required
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach at health fairs, schools, libraries, parks, and events.
• Educate community on drowning and tobacco prevention and distribute program materials.
• Maintain and update an Excel spreadsheet; document activities and submit reports.
• Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to community groups.
• Assist with stocking materials and setting up tables at events; meet deliverables.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; support program goals.

Skills

Community outreach

Public speaking

Presentations

Teamwork

Organize work

Communication

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Tools

Microsoft Office

My Florida Marketplace

Job description

Requisition No: 886625

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64906985

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906985

Salary: $19.49

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-64906985

COMMUNITY HEALTH - DROWNING AND TOBACCO PREVENTION OUTREACH

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

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 Drowning and Tobacco Prevention Outreach Worker will be responsible for conducting community outreach. This position requires weekends and evening hours as well as in office week-day hours (flexibility required). The position will be educating the community on Drowning and Tobacco Prevention via actively engaging community members at community sites and events and distributing program materials. Sites will include health fairs, schools, libraries, parks and recreation, places of business, community organizations, and other agencies/organizations as required. Responsible for distributing and documenting distribution of promotional items to the community.

Responsible for maintaining and updating an Excel spreadsheet. Documenting all outreach activities daily and submit monthly and quarterly reports timely. Responsible for providing training and educational presentations to the community. Creates presentations utilizing PowerPoint, and delivers the presentations to the community as required.

Attends & participates in monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings, other staff development activities.Assists with stocking and having readily available large quantities of materials needed by community partners in Broward County. Responsible for setting up tables and displays at health fairs and events. Responsible for meeting program and contractual deliverables.

Performs other related duties.

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.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles of correct grammar usage.
• Public speaking skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to determine work priorities, and ensures completion of assignments.
• Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to create purchase requisitions/orders using My Florida Marketplace.
• Ability to represent the department professionally at community meetings, health fairs, and public events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and willing to drive to multiple sites as required by program needs.
• Experience conducting community outreach at community events, health fairs, tabling events, or public awareness activities.
• Experience developing or disseminating educational, promotional, or outreach materials.
• Adapt to varied work environments, including performing physical tasks such as lifting materials and working outdoors.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as determined by program needs.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering presentations to community groups, schools, professional organizations, or the public.
• Experience working with community partners and stakeholders.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Vision

To be the Healthiest State 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)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Please Be Advised

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

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.