WIC Breastfeeding Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an OPS Family Support Worker to counsel women in the WIC program and provide breastfeeding information and support at Clay County clinics. The role involves handling a 25-29 hour caseload, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating with health professionals.

The position requires on-call evenings/weekends, travel within Clay County, and lifting up to 25 lbs. E-Verify and state rules apply; completion of trainings is expected.

Qualifications

• Work approximately 25-29 hours per week.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of States of Florida Personnel Rules and applicable Florida Statues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports timely.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Skilled at being able to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Skilled at exceptional customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Counsel women in the WIC clinic.
• Receive a caseload of WIC clients and make routine periodic contacts with all clients assigned.
• Give basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including benefits and overcoming barriers.
• Available outside usual 8 to 5 working hours to new mothers with breastfeeding problems.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.
• Work in outlying clinics as assigned.
• Refer mothers to WIC nutritionist, lactation coordinator, physicians, public health programs, or social services according to protocol.
• Attend breastfeeding classes and support groups as assigned.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective written and oral

Report writing

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Customer service

Lifting 25 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Florida Department of Health seeks an OPS Family Support Worker to counsel women in the WIC program and provide breastfeeding information and support at Clay County clinics. The role involves handling a 25-29 hour caseload, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating with health professionals.

The position requires on-call evenings/weekends, travel within Clay County, and lifting up to 25 lbs. E-Verify and state rules apply; completion of trainings is expected.