WIC Health & Nutrition Support Specialist

Florida; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Spring Hill / Brooksville area is seeking an OPS Health Support Specialist to perform clerical duties, health measurements, and nutrition education for WIC participants. This temp role covers 35–40 hours per week and requires independent decision making.

Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, calculating eligibility, issuing WIC foods and benefits, and maintaining secure health information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health support services.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen applicants for WIC eligibility, including income, residency, and ID.
• Measure height, weight, and hemoglobin; provide basic nutrition education.
• Issue WIC foods, EBT and VOC cards; train participants on system use.
• Enter participant data into FL-WiSE/WIC databases and generate reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of medical records; complete reports and audits.

Skills

Health support services

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Spring Hill / Brooksville area is seeking an OPS Health Support Specialist to perform clerical duties, health measurements, and nutrition education for WIC participants. This temp role covers 35–40 hours per week and requires independent decision making.

Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, calculating eligibility, issuing WIC foods and benefits, and maintaining secure health information.