health support specialist - 64000028 - Leesburg

Requisition No: 870328 · Agency: · Department of Health · Working Title: · HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST · Pay Plan: · Career Service · Position Number: · Salary: · $34, $37,000.00 · Posting Closing Date: 03/01/2026 · Total Compensation Estimator Tool · Job posting category: · Open ...

Job description

Requisition No: 870328


Agency:
Department of Health


Working Title:

HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Pay Plan:
Career Service


Position Number:

Salary:
$34, $37,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool


Job posting category:
Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities

This position performs a variety of clerical and health support functions in the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.

Work includes taking weight and height measurements of WIC clients and performing hematological tests necessary for WIC certification.

Work includes performing varied clerical and health support duties that require independent judgement based upon information found in the DHM Policy and Procedure Manual for the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children program and the FL-WiSE (the WIC database system) Clinic Manual, FL-WiSE Training Manual and Modules, including WiSE Notes, FL-WiSE Help Sheets and WiSE Hints.

Performs hematological tests necessary for WIC certification. Accurately enters hematological data into FL-WiSE (WIC database system). Maintains documentation of calibration of hematological equipment. Maintains a log of hematological equipment. Maintains a log of hematological testing on WIC participants. Maintains equipment as necessary. Order supplies on a monthly basis. Follows Biomedical Waste Operating Plan for the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.

Performs weight and height measurements for WIC clients, using the correct anthropometric techniques. Accurately enters anthropometric data into FL-WiSE (WIC database system).

Responsible for calibrating all equipment used for weighing and measuring WIC participants following policies and procedures outlined in DHM and the FL-WiSE Clinic Manual, including WiSE Notes, FL-WiSE Training Modules, FL-WiSE Help Sheets and WiSE Hints.

Interviews and screens clients for WIC program eligibility. Communicates administrative and clerical policies and procedures to clients. Instructs WIC clients interactively in basic nutrition principles found in the WIC Nutrition Education Kit. Issues WIC benefits to program participants. Assists nutrition staff with nutrition questionnaires by accurately entering data from the questionnaires into FL-WiSE.

Operates computers, printers, photocopying machines, fax machines, calculators and related equipment with such accuracy as can be acquired on the job.

Type's correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms and other documents from rough drafts, notes or oral instructions.

Organizes and maintains WIC records, filing systems and inventories of EBT cards, medical supplies, WIC materials, office supplies, special formula and WIC VOC/NE cards.

Prepares statements and inventory reports.

Performs varied clerical duties that require independent judgement based upon information found in the DHM Policy and Procedure Manual for the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children program and the FL-WiSE (WIC database system) Clinic Manual, FL-WiSE Training Manual and Modules, including WiSE Notes, FL-WiSE Help Sheets and WiSE Hints.

Performs end-of-the-month closeout by calling clients listed on the non-participation report and sending reminder notices as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service. Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the lifecycle. Knowledge of meal planning, food budgeting and purchasing. Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction. Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are high risk. Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs. Ability to participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching classes. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software.

Qualifications

Minimum –

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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.

Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County
This position is a full-time, in-office position. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions.

Preferred –

Work experience performing Nutrition Educator duties in a health care setting
Work experience certifying or recertifying clients in a WIC program
Work experience providing training to staff or co-workers
Experience speaking, writing and reading the Spanish language

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

Leesburg, FL

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

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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.

For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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 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 , 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 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 , 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.