Requisition No: 845660 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64028864

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028864 

Salary:  37,440.00 yearly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a position in a specialized public health program reporting directly to the RN School Health Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. This position requires independent problem solving, with knowledge of State Laws as it pertains to Florida Statutes. This position assist with disease investigations related to the safety of school children, teachers, and school staff.

Assist the RN School Health Coordinator to manage the administration of the School Health Services Program, perform periodic program reviews in cooperation with the Department of Education as the Department of Health, School Health Coordinator Assistant. Perform duties to assist private and public schools requesting to participate in the health services program regarding clinic/chart review, mock survey, screenings, immunizations, health education and health related problems. 

Duties of these programs include but are not limited to:

Assist with monitoring the LSD and charter school’s annual health screening program and ensure follow-up completed according to the DOH school health guidelines.  Assist with monitoring the local school District’s health room as needed. Assist with monitoring Health records for identification of medical conditions/high risk students. Assist with monitoring to ensure that the Individual health and emergency plans are developed for children with medical conditions/high risk health. Assist with monitoring disease reporting and surveillance with the local school district and reporting to RN School Health Coordinator.

Assist with immunization and health screening compliance, ensures required reports are submitted for all public and private schools in Flagler County as required by statutes. Assist with  Immunization Outreach in private and public schools. Assist with mock survey at all schools to get  ready for state audit.

Assist with School Health Program, to include but not limited to medication training, health screenings, Immunization compliance and other DOH mandates. Assist with Medication Administration class with follow-up monitoring for unlicensed personnel.

Assist the local school health advisory committee the school health services plan according to the Florida Statues and quarterly nursing meeting.

Assist with monitoring school health room reports for communicable disease outbreaks. Assist with initiating school based reportable disease investigation and assist with reporting and outbreak investigations with the Department of Health Epidemiology Personnel.

Information Custodian for the following data sets: School Health Records, social security numbers,Clinical information for services provided. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

CPR, Computer Experience (Microsoft applications), customer service experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum – High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to work independently.

Preferred –

School Health experience preferred.

Ability to perform hearing and vision screenings.

Ability to perform height and weight measures.

Ability to perform clinic, immunization and medical chart reviews.

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:

Work Location: 301 Dr. Carter Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110 and on site in various schools

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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.

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. 

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 (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 by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.