OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64951109

Requisition No: 792390 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - 64951109

Position Number: 64951109 

Salary:  $16.00/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2023 

OPS FAMIYL SUPPORT WORKER

Pasco County

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 5pm & Friday, 8am – 12pm

Flexible Hours – Full-Time or Part-time

 WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.  OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? (If applicable)

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan- Mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation- Mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)- Mandatory
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Deferred Compensation- Voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program- Voluntary
  WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System

Reinstatement rights or retention rights
 
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Peer counselors provide basic breastfeeding information and support to mothers for the Department of Health in Pasco County WIC Program; they are available after hours (until 9 p.m.).  Peer Counselors cannot be responsible for distributing/cleaning/inventory of breast pumps. Peer Counselors must stay within their scope of practice and cannot give medical advice.

Provides basic breastfeeding information and support to mothers through telephone contacts, group and individual support and classes.  Maintains and updates client files and provides follow-up service on all referrals received with proper documentation.  Assist and support the agency’s breastfeeding initiatives and projects.

Must complete the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Levels 1 and 2. Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor.

Attends regular in-service trainings.

Attends mandatory WIC Program and Health Department meetings and attends conferences and workshops as assigned.

 Travels to other clinic sites to provide coverage for BF services to  WIC participants when other Peer Counselors are out of office or as required per supervisor.

Assists all clinics with Breastfeeding Call Back Lists and Prenatal calls. Responsible for checking in to ensure the lists are being taken care of and stepping in where needed.

Provides materials to individuals and/or families about WIC Services and Breastfeeding classes. 

Completes forms and paperwork in hard copy and electronically as required. Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC clients.

Assists in the maintenance of tracking systems of WIC participants and breastfeeding data. Records and reports accurate data on all client contacts to Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator. 

Performs other related duties as requested/required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and able to perform arithmetical calculations.  
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.  
• Ability to maintain records, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate, maintain effective working relations and good rapport.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.  
• Ability to follow instructions

Qualifications:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Travels to other clinic sites to provide services to  WIC participants as needed. 

Certification of Acknowledgement- This position complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 69I-24, Florida Administrative Code.

Other job-related requirements for this position:   Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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.  CONFIDENTIALITY: Incumbent may have access to records containing social

Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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:

13941 15th Street
Dade City, FL 33525

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.

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.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.