NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64003537

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for certifying clients for participation in the WIC Program, providing nutrition education, and documenting client care. The role involves traveling to outlying clinics, providing nutrition counseling and education, and assisting clients in setting behavioral change goals. Accurate reporting and data entry are essential, as is participation in outreach and wellness activities. The position requires attending staff meetings and professional development, providing efficient client service, and adhering to department policies. Other duties as assigned may include using a personal vehicle for transportation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the science and current practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service.
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to use computers, printer, copier and fax machine.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for this position.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• Current valid driver's license
• Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments and writing nutrition care plans
• Experience working with FL Wise

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with the policies of the State WIC Program and regulations stated in DHM 150-24.
• Provides high and low risk nutrition education contacts as defined by agency policies.
• Travels to other outlying clinics as needed and maintains the same client service standards as in the main clinic.
• Correctly documents nutritional assessment and care plans in medical records using SOAP or other approved formats.
• Provides nutrition counseling, education, and breastfeeding education using approved materials and format.
• Assists clients in setting goals for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in meeting goals.
• Accurately completes reports and data entry into FL-WiSE by required deadlines, using WIP manual and DHM 150-24.
• Participates in preparation and presentation of outreach, bulletin boards, wellness programs, in-service training, and other activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development activities 90% of the time.
• Provides service to clients in an efficient manner to assure smooth clinic flow and even caseload distribution among nutrition staff.
• Adheres to department policies for sanitation, safety, phone and computer use.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for transportation to assignments.

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: Mid Level