NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64085421 1

State of Florida • Brooksville, FL

8d • $34,500 - $37,216 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator provides nutrition education services to clients enrolled in the Hernando County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The role certifies clients for WIC participation in accordance with state program policies and applicable regulations, and provides individual and group education about infant, childhood, prenatal, and postnatal nutrition, including breastfeeding. The educator develops, monitors, and revises nutrition education plans for clients who are not at medical high risk, and follows established procedures for collecting, entering, and managing data and operating computer terminals and printers.

The position plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes; provides breastfeeding education and referrals; reviews and follows up on assigned WIC operational reports; and assists with strategic planning, nutrition education planning, and quality assurance monitoring. It also completes assigned reports and inventories, supports staff education and training, and participates in staff meetings and professional development activities.

The employee is responsible for protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access to public and confidential information in hard-copy and electronic formats, including active medical records needed to perform assigned duties. Work locations are 7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida, and 300 S Main Street, Brooksville, Florida. The position may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, Food Science, or Dietetics in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Florida Chapter 468.
• Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics, or food service.
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Knowledge of meal planning, food budgeting, and purchasing.
• Ability to provide nutrition education through group or individual instruction.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs.
• Ability to participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching classes, demonstrating food practices, giving talks, and developing or selecting educational materials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening; participation in direct deposit is required.

Responsibilities

• Certify clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with state WIC policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education on infant, childhood, prenatal, and postnatal nutrition, including breastfeeding.
• Develop, monitor, and revise nutrition education plans for individual clients who are not at medical high risk.
• Follow procedures for collecting, entering, and managing data and operating computer terminals and printers.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate group nutrition education classes for WIC clients.
• Provide breastfeeding education and refer clients to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Public Health Nutritionists.
• Review, analyze, and follow up on assigned WIC operational reports.
• Assist with preparation of the strategic plan, nutrition education plan, and quality assurance-monitoring program.
• Complete assigned WIC reports and inventories.
• Assist the supervisor with periodic in-service education for nursing and/or medical staff on WIC regulations, nutrition topics, and other assigned issues.
• Provide ongoing training to WIC staff, including training on civil rights, FL-WiSE, nutrition education modules, and monthly clerical nutrition education, as directed by the supervisor.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities.
• Protect confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access to information, including active medical records used in assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days if required.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time