OPS HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64906043
Date: May 15, 2026
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Requisition No: 875925
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64906043
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64906043
Salary: $21.66 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64906043
WIC
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an in-office position.
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.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a specialized Health Support Specialist position in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County WIC Program. The caseload consists of pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five. Work requires independent judgment and decision making and must follow federally regulated procedures. Work is performed in the WIC clinic under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. Incumbent in this position may be asked to travel to several clinic locations.
The incumbent is expected to communicate (by phone, e-mail, or in person) in a courteous and professional manner at all times. This position is designated as a sensitive position and the position is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Information Security policies, protocols and procedures. Performs anthropometric measurements according to DOH, BCHD policies, procedures and protocols and DHM 150-2.
Operates all anthropometric equipment essential to required duties. Calibrates, cleans and maintains scales and length and height boards. Maintains calibration logs. Weighs and measures clients, using age-appropriate equipment and procedures based on standardized practice and Center for Disease Control Guidelines. Records anthropometric data in the WIC computer system.
Performs hemoglobin/hematocrit tests according to DOH, CLIA regulations and DHM 150-24. Disposes of blood contaminated materials in compliance with OSHA regulations. Performs hemoglobin/hematocrit testing according to procedures and guidelines of equipment being used.
Calibrates, cleans and sanitized blood collection equipment and collection area. Records hemoglobin/hematocrit results in the WIC data system. Maintains any logs and reports determined to be necessary for this job function. Maintains supplies and equipment for use in testing.
Fills in for Senior Clerk and performs Client Check-in responsibilities. Determines WIC income eligibility status Obtains required demographic data Completes nutrition questionnaires and issues benefits Reviews immunization status. Screens for immunization status. Documents status according to established WIC procedures. Provides low risk nutrition education to clients. Performs other duties as required.
Attends trainings and staff meetings. Completes leave, attendance, EARs and other reports as required and according to established procedures
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of protocols, policies and procedures of the WIC program.
Ability to take accurate heights and weight measurements and calibrate measuring devices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and others.
Ability to collect blood using universal precautions.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Windows based computer software programs and equipment or specific software such as WIP or HCMS.
Ability to apply high-level customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a comprehensible, focused and appropriate manner.
Ability to evaluate, analyze and organize information to develop an appropriate course of action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
This position is a full-time, in-office position. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?
Experience working in medical office and maintaining patient information.
Customer service experience.
Data entry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work early morning and late evening hours and Saturdays.
Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or fluent in English/Creole.
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 the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: 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.
Location:
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315
Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami
