HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64006299 1 1

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Work as Health Support Technician in all WIC clinic locations in the 10-county region.
• Work at various sites with scheduled or advance notification of changes.
• Assist in providing quality nutrition services to WIC participants in compliance with Federal Regulations and state policies.
• Assist in promoting cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Complete required end of the month reports.
• Complete formula inventory daily.
• Ensure all monthly reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Perform height and weight measurements on women, infants, and children.
• Collect and document client demographics including email addresses.
• Assess and record income, demographic, and other information necessary to determine WIC program eligibility.
• Document all attempts and successful contacts with clients.
• Assist in decreasing non-participation by contacting clients who appear on related reports.
• Assess immunization status and complete lab/anthro and immunization sections in FL-WiSE.
• Obtain accurate data on height and weight measurement on women, infants, and children.
• Perform hematocrit/hemoglobin testing and record results electronically.
• Clean equipment and area where blood work is done daily.
• Maintain “universal precautions” and follow established guidelines and standards for safety.
• Support breastfeeding initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Maintain effective customer service skills in stressful situations.
• Prioritize, organize, and schedule work assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Lift 15-20 lbs.

Qualifications

• A valid Driver’s License.
• Experience providing customer experience.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retail plan options, including employer contributions;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!