HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64085181

Requisition No: 844855 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64085181

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085181 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $35,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:    

The Health Support Technician (HST) in the School Health Program will function in a paraprofessional role providing health support services in assigned schools, specifically to students in a geographical area.  Primary responsibility is being part of a team providing support for the delivery of school health services to students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.  The incumbent in this position will perform under the direct supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor and receive oversight from a professional Senior Community Health Nurse in the school setting.  Incumbent will need to travel to work /alternate sites as assigned.  Incumbent communicates effectively with a diverse population including the parents at schools in English and Spanish or Creole. The incumbent must observe and follow applied federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules regulations and procedures and maintain student’s confidentiality at all times.

Provides health services in the health room under the delegation of the school health nurse.  Incumbent must be able to recognize signs of common illnesses and follow appropriate measures according to established protocols and procedures.  Communicate urgent health/psycho-social needs of students to professional staff, i.e. nurse, social worker, principal/designee and counselor as well as the parent or other sources as directed by the school nurse.  HST will take vital signs and document findings in the appropriate documentation record. HST will intervene appropriately based on findings. HST will also assist the Senior Community Health Nurse (Sr. CHN) with conducting health screenings and maintain daily log of all students receiving services in the school’s health room.

Provides and supports the provision of school health services in additional schools.  Services include but may not be limited to:  assisting the nurse with communicable disease control including classroom inspections for health lice, assist with the district-wide health screenings such as Body Mass Index (BMI), vision etc. Assist the Sr. CHN by documenting, maintaining materials, supplies and following-up on health care referrals, recording health information within individual student health records, assist with maintaining list of students with significant health conditions and following-up with phone calls, letters to parents, providing first aid to students, notifying parents of accidents or illness, and administering medications according to district policy and procedures. Incumbent ensures infection control measures and OSHA guidelines are being maintained.  Assists with monitoring the school site for health and safety hazards.  Assists with keeping an inventory of supplies necessary for clinical operations and providing school principal with list for ordering supplies as needed.  Performs clerical work in the health rooms as designated by the school nurse.

Assists professional staff with in-service/education programs for students/parents and school personnel regarding health-related issues.  Assist with precepting new paraprofessional staff.  Document on the student’s Individual Health Records on health services performed.  Develops, under the direction of the school RN, a current high-risk list of students with potential life –threatening allergies and/or chronic diseases and disorders. Provides emergency treatment and supportive care by activating emergency services (911) in accordance with the presenting issue and established emergency care plan, for students having allergic reaction or other urgent issues.  Assists nurse, parent and school staff in assuring the students have medical support supplies that are up to date at all times. 

Assists professional staff in filing, data collection and maintenance of student school health records.  Assist in the development of written reports and data summary throughout the school year.   Assists other programs with clinical support and other agency related activates.  Participates in cross-training activities/assignments. Participates in at least two community health fairs and “Open House” activities per year. 

Performs other duties as assigned.         

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and various computer programs and software.
• Preferred experience with Electronic Health Records.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Certification as a medical assistant, patient care technician or in a related field, valid driver's license, private automobile to perform work related duties.

Preferred-

Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish or English/Creole.

Where You Will Work:

18255 Homestead Ave Miami, Fl. 33157

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.

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:

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) 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.

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.

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.