Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Requisition No: 885125

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64823020

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hr.

Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Pending Reclassification

Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement

The Outreach Recruitment Specialist position with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services, CMAT/MFC Quality Education and Recruitment Unit, is a critical role that requires a high level of responsibility and professionalism. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate is responsible for raising awareness and providing education about the Medical Foster Care Program, fostering relationships with community partners and stakeholders, and the recruitment of individuals to become medical foster parents.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

- Identify, plan, organize and execute community outreach efforts to raise awareness and provide education about the medical foster care program or becoming a medical foster care parent, including networking with community organizations, attending community events, health fairs, workshops and informational sessions.

- Conduct presentations and informational sessions for potential foster parents, providing detailed information about the responsibilities, requirements and benefits of becoming a medical foster parent.

- Organize and participate in recruitment campaigns, including information sessions, open houses, and other recruitment opportunities.

- Actively network within assigned community, including faith-based communities, civic groups, and local organizations, to promote the need for medical foster care parents.

- Actively work leads, providing individual support and education to those interested in becoming a Medical Foster Care Parent, tracking progress and documenting outcomes.

- Coordinate outreach and recruitment items needs for assigned area with State Health Office staff.

- Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and promotional items used at outreach events.

- Provide or coordinate support with assigned MFC teams at local events.

- Provide on site event set up, coordination, and breakdown ensuring smooth operation of exhibit tables or booths.

- Analyze outcomes of activities or events, identify needed process improvements and anticipate future needs.

- Monitor trends in the recruitment process, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations to enhance recruitment strategies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Ability to work independently.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations.

- Ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm in others.

- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet programmatic needs.

- Ability to utilize problem solving skills.

- Ability to travel within assigned geographical areas.

- Knowledge of local communities.

- Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs (word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint with proficiency.

- Ability to collect and evaluate data.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

- Driver’s License

Preferred:

- Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with a major in Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Or equivalent work experience.

- 1-3 years of related marketing, outreach, or recruitment experience

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:

The incumbent for this position will work at one of the following CMS Office Locations:

- 401 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33128

- 400 W Robinson St Orlando, FL 32801

- 1313 N Tampa St Tampa, FL 33602

Travel time: 40% to include events that occur same day, overnight and weekend travel.

This is not a remote position.

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: 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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.