Family Support Worker - 64051050

Family Support Worker - 64051050

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information, click on our E-Verify Website.

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Journey Together Loving Support through Peer Counseling Program is a valuable component of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County WIC Program. Serving as role models, peer counselors establish a connection with WIC mothers preventing and managing common concerns with breastfeeding and providing ongoing encouragement to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals.

Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone and in the WIC clinic.

Teaches breastfeeding educational classes and conduct breastfeeding support groups in the WIC clinic giving basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including informing them about the benefits of breastfeeding; overcoming common barriers; and getting a good start with breastfeeding.

Follows up on all pregnant clients due to deliver to assure they have attended a breastfeeding class and offer support.

Follows up on all breastfeeding clients after delivery ensuring successful breastfeeding has been established. Refers high risk clients, according to clinic-established protocols, to WIC program International Certified Lactation Consultant.

This position is available outside the WIC clinic and the usual 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. working schedule to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems. This position will receive a cell phone for breastfeeding counseling and support outside of the WIC clinic normal hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends.

All Phone calls made or taken from clients should be documented on the telephone log and entered into FL-WISE the next business day.

Processes referrals for electric breast pumps; instructs the client on the use and maintenance of the pump; follows up on a weekly basis with all clients using electric pumps. Assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.

Retrieves messages and returns calls received from the breastfeeding warmline.

Incumbent may be required to be available outside the WIC clinic and the usual 8 to 5 working schedule to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.

Attends breastfeeding trainings, workshops, and staff meeting. Attends staff meetings, conferences, and workshops related to area of work. Completes leave, attendance, EARs, travel and other reports as required and according to established procedures.

Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
2. Current employee of Florida Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).
3. Experience working as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in a WIC office.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Willing to work early morning and late evening hours and Saturdays.
2. Experience documenting breastfeeding education and support in FLWISE (the Florida WIC data system).

Where You Will Work:

Broward County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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

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Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

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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.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.

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.

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