HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64002671

Requisition No: 881243 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64002671

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002671 

Salary:  $1,203.24 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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This position works 36 hours per week on a 10-month school schedule

$1,203.24 Biweekly Salary / $16.71 Hourly Rate

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The individual of this position is assigned to work in a school health room setting of the Wakulla County School District under the direct supervision of the School Health Coordinator. The incumbent works a 10-month schedule during the academic school year to assist with the delivery of health services to public school students. School Health employees are required to take an Academic Leave of Absence during the summer. School Health employees shall follow the guidelines set forth in the Emergency Guidelines for Schools adopted by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) School Health Program. Responsibilities and duties include maintaining a cooperative, caring relationship with students and their parent’s/guardians, school staff and the Wakulla County Health Department (CHD) staff. The individual uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH Wakulla; assists in improvement projects, as assigned. 

• Unlicensed assistive personnel are not permitted to perform treatments that are designated to licensed health professionals. Cares for and triages ill or injured students presenting to school health room. Performs first aid treatment and evaluation as needed. Performs vital signs as necessary and refers to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practitioner as needed for assessment. Communicate with parent/guardian regarding illness or injury as indicated. Keeps school administration updated on the health and well-being of students. Administers medication to students after receiving detailed training by a licensed nurse and following school guidelines. Performs and documents routine health screenings for students, including vision, hearing, height, weight, and head lice.
• Clerical duties such as record keeping, reporting, filing, and use of office equipment. Proficient use of computer skills and school health database for data collection and record keeping. Responsible for the collection and maintenance of statistical data appropriate to support the objectives set forth in the School Health Plan and the completion of the annual School Health Report. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medication records. Prepares and sends letters to parents/guardians for missing documents and completion of consent forms. Assists with health referral letters as requested. Ensure student records are complete with follow-up as needed. Reviews all student health/emergency cards and refers any health concerns to the School Health Coordinator. Supports, coordinates and facilitates completion of school-based flu vaccine clinics. Will require periodic visits to CHD for all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs specialized medical procedures for students seen routinely after receiving child specific training and delegation of task by a Registered Nurse or licensed professional.
• Maintains student medications and records per policy and procedure. Maintains supplies and order in the health room. Notifies supervisor of any supplies needed to ensure health room is adequately stocked. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in the health room. Disinfects high traffic areas on a regular basis. Maintains student medications and records per policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Reports for duty as required in the event of a disaster.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology; clerical and computer skills; first aid guidelines outlined by Wakulla County School District; basic knowledge of medication administration w/ additional training required.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a courteous manner; actively listen and ask questions as appropriate; maintain accurate written and computerized records; communicate effectively; work under pressure; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; maintain client confidentiality; care for youth of all ages.
• Ability to perform basic first aid to youth and follow medical instructions.
• Ability and willingness to work with all students regardless of background medical need or handicap.
• Ability to recognize and use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in written and computerized records of services performed.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Must be able to perform and maintain active CPR Certification (WCHD can provide CPR renewal training upon hire if expired), 1-3 Years of experience in a medical related field with knowledge of basic medical terminology,  1-3 Years of experience working with school-aged children in an educational/group setting. 

Preferred - Experience collecting height, weight, and vitals of patients in a medical setting. Experience following written orders and administering medications to patients as prescribed. Experience maintaining written records of services performed. Experience handling emergency situations or providing first aid treatments to patients.

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:

This position is assigned to work at the Crawfordville Elementary School, under direction of the Wakulla County Health Department, School Health Supervisor.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10‑month or 12‑month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership.  

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.