HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64066630

Job description

Requisition No: 874641 Agency: Department of Health: Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64066630 Position Number: 64066630: Salary: $34,760 - $35,760 annually: Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST: Open Competitive: The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R esponsiveness and E xcellence in all aspects of their work. Your Specific Responsibilities: This position provides basic medical services to WIC participants in the Polk/Hardee County WIC Program, working under the supervision of the WIC/Nutrition Division Nutritionist Supervisor. The primary health support duties include: - Performs height, length, weight and hemoglobin measurements on WIC eligible clients using standard, approved hematologic and weighing/measuring techniques. - Documents anth...