OPS HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64958195

Requisition No: 835044 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH SUPPORT AIDE - 64958195

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64958195 

Salary:  $15.00 - $16.23 / hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2024 

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The incumbent in this position is anticipated to work an average of thirty-five hours per week for seven to eight months of the year, following the Sarasota County Schools academic calendar.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Setting up and performing mandated screenings for vision. Hearing, and growth. The vision screening will make use of the Welch Allyn Vision Spot Screener. Hearing training and screening will take place on audiometers. Growth will be measured with a scale and stadiometer. Must be able to carry all equipment from one classroom to another. Training on how to perform the mandated screenings will be provided.  

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of computer systems
• Ability to carry equipment from one classroom to another
• Ability to successfully interact with students ages 5 – 14

 

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Valid Florida driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one
• One to two years of experience working with children

Preferred –

• Three to six years of experience working with children of varying ages
• Experience gathering information from children
• Knowledge of state screenings

 

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:

Sarasota County School Board

The Landings

1960 Landings Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34231

 

Incumbent will be required to travel to schools throughout Sarasota County.

 

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!