HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64002289

Requisition No: 870902 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64002289

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002289 

Salary:  $34,760.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/08/2026 

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HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

1. Issues WIC benefits and directly distributed formulas according to Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24, the FL-WiSE clinic and administrative manuals, and local procedures. Maintains necessary inventories and follows security procedures.

 

1. Interviews WIC clients and potential WIC clients, provides nutrition education, and documents services in the computer according to DHM 150-24, the FL- WiSE manuals, and local procedures: 
   1. Determines WIC income eligibility status
   2. Obtains required demographic data
   3. Advises clients of their rights and obligations
   4. Informs clients of other health and social services
   5. Is prepared to serve clients at the designated opening time

 

1. Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients. Records health information obtained. Calibrates and maintains equipment as directed.

 

1. Follows Department of Health (DOH) personnel rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of break times, usage of leave time, and other applicable tasks and behavior. Completes required forms, such as Employee Activity Record (EARs) and People First, for documentation of activities.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use a computer, printer and calculator.
• Ability to use program related computer software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hemoglobin tests for WIC clients using appropriate biohazard, safety and WIC procedures

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• This position is a full-time, in-office position.  Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Preferred – 

• WIC program experience
• Experience performing hemoglobin or bloodwork testing
• Experience using the FL-Wise computer system

 

 

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:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Building

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

 

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: