Job Location : Sarasota,FL, USA
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: 01/01/2025
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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!
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:
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.
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.
If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) ###-####.
Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) ###-####.
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-###-####). 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.
Location:
SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231