NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64068668 1 1 1

State of Florida • FL

98d • $41,000 - $45,000

About The Position

This position requires professional work in providing nutrition education services to clientele enrolled in the Highlands County Nutrition program for Women, Infant, and Children [WIC Program]. Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with policies of the state WIC program and regulations. Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal, and postnatal [including breastfeeding] nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition habits. Develops, monitors, and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medical high risk. Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry, and management of data as well as the operation of computer terminals and printers according to WIC program rules. Plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes to clientele concerning their nutritional requirements. Provides breastfeeding education and makes referrals to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Public Health Nutritionists. Reviews, analyzes, and provides follow-up on assigned WIC operational reports. Assists in preparation of strategic plan, nutrition education plan, and the quality assurance-monitoring program. Completes WIC Reports and inventories as assigned. Assists the supervisor in the provision of periodic in-service education to nursing and/or medical staff on new developments in WIC regulations, current nutrition topics, and other issues as assigned by the supervisor. Provides on-going staff training to WIC staff to include, but not limited to FL-WiSE, Nutrition Education modules & monthly clerical nutrition education at the direction of the supervisor. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required/requested.

Requirements

• Possess a Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
• A bachelor’s or master's degree in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program.
• Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis.
• Develops, monitors, and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes.
• Provides breastfeeding education and makes referrals.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides follow-up on assigned WIC operational reports.
• Assists in preparation of strategic plan and nutrition education plan.
• Completes WIC Reports and inventories as assigned.
• Assists in the provision of periodic in-service education to nursing and/or medical staff.
• Provides on-going staff training to WIC staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and professional development activities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees