OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64956004

Requisition No: 858858 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64956004

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64956004 

Salary:  $21 An Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Special Note: This position works up to 48 hours a week

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is the breastfeeding peer counselor coordinator for St Lucie County WIC Program and coordinates the breastfeeding peer counseling (BPC) program and coordinates the work of breastfeeding peer counselor staff. 

• Assists with recruiting and interviewing potential peer counselors in alignment with state and local program policies and standards; assists with training for peer counselors; mentors new peer counselors, providing routine follow-up and guidance; provides ongoing supervision for peer counselor staff.
• Participates in breastfeeding program meetings; monitors work caseload of peer counselors.  Reviews client record notes of peer counselors for adequacy. Documents observation of peer counselors in completion of their phone calls and other duties and provides feedback.
• Participates in the statewide Peer Counselor Coordinator conference calls monthly.
• Performs duties utilizing a teamwork approach to assure program objectives are coordinated with other staff to achieve desired results.  Cultivates positive work relationships with co-workers and communicates key information to supervisor and co-workers for efficient operations. Maintains client confidentiality and security in accordance DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy Confidential Information.
• Provides lactation counseling for clients with problems or concerns that require a high level of breastfeeding expertise.
• Answers the WIC breastfeeding warm line within 48 hours or the next business day to handle client needs.
• Coordinates breast pump needs and certification referrals for breastfeeding mothers from local hospitals who are potentially eligible for WIC or already participate on WIC. Coordinates with other Lactation Consultants at hospitals and in the community.

• Receives state-approved training in breastfeeding management.  Assists with the annual breastfeeding training of WIC employees and for new employees of WIC and BPC.
• Assists with the breastfeeding electric pump and multi-user loan program; assures training of nutrition staff in procedures/use of the equipment; assists with maintaining inventory of breast pumps and breastfeeding support accessories/supplies.
• Monitors cleaning of returned multi-user breast pumps and documentation on logs.
• Requests supplies for training sessions, peer counselors and other required materials.
• Completes time in People First, EARS and travel as required.
• Assists in the completion of nutrition program plan objectives regarding breastfeeding as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours in a Special Needs Shelter or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses involving any disaster or threat of disaster
• Currently have one or more of the following credentials: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) or a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) willing to obtain IBCLC credentials.
• Have at least one year of experience counseling breastfeeding women
• Are you proficient in computer skills and applications
• At least one year of experience counseling breastfeeding women
• Proficient in computer skills and applications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or have completed at least 8 college courses in the Health Sciences
• Experience working in the WIC department
• Experience as a supervisor or team leader coordinating people and/or projects

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:

Port St Lucie

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.    

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.