Ops Family Support Worker

Overview

Open Competitive Job Posting for OPS Family Support Worker with the Florida Department of Health.

Requisition No: 868745. Posting closes 02/20/2026. Salary: $15.75/hour.

Location:

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, 221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.

Working Title:

OPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - . Position Number: . Pay Plan:
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• Gives basic breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including telling them about the benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Helps mothers prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.
• Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and/or hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by the local WIC Program.
• Keeps accurate records of all contacts made with WIC mothers. Refers mothers, according to clinic-established protocols, to WIC nutritionist or breastfeeding coordinator.
• Attends and assists with prenatal classes and breastfeeding support groups. Attends monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
• Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the supervisor.
• May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

• Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner
• Knowledge of data entry and/or documentation practices
• Experience working with computers and basic office equipment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)

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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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