NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004421

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

5d • $49,616 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator works in the Escambia County Health Department Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, making independent decisions regarding nutrition clients under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. The role follows applicable WIC Department of Health policies, the Florida WIC Information System and EBT (FL WiSE) manual, and other written protocols. Travel to satellite service sites may be required. The position requires daily in-office or field work and may involve emergency duty, including deployment in or out of state.

The educator counsels WIC participants, develops care plans and follow-up goals, supports breastfeeding, and provides instruction on WIC services and equipment. The role also collects and documents participant measurements and hemoglobin results, follows safety and laboratory protocols, coordinates nutrition education, and contributes to program audits, outreach, evaluation, reporting, and community health activities.

The position is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule permitted. Extended hours or weekend work may be required. The listed salary is $49,615.80. The position is based at 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32501.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited university, consistent with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and DOH Manual 150-24 requirements.
• Minimum of 0–1 year of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform daily in-office or field work.
• May be required to work extended hours or weekends and to perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours, including shelter work or deployment.
• May be required to use state, county, or personal vehicles for work-related duties.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in professional organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual nutrition counseling to high- and low-risk WIC clients.
• Use diet histories, medical histories, anthropometric data, and laboratory data to develop care plans for high-risk participants; establish goals and follow-up plans.
• Identify and refer medically high-risk clients to the licensed nutritionist.
• Verify special formula prescriptions, amounts, and types before forwarding them to issuance staff.
• Provide accurate breastfeeding information to support initiation and duration; refer prenatal and breastfeeding clients to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or a Lactation Consultant.
• Demonstrate the use of electric and manual breast pumps and ensure electric pump contracts are completed for issuance.
• Instruct new participants in the use of WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and refer clients to other health and social services as appropriate.
• Measure heights and weights using CDC-approved techniques, draw blood for hemoglobin testing according to agency protocols, and document results in FL WiSE.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures for laboratory cleaning and disposal of contaminated materials.
• Track quarterly WIC secondary education newsletter topics, compile response reports, and deliver educational presentations to WIC staff.
• Travel to an assigned satellite service site to provide WIC nutrition services.
• Assist with program audits, outreach, evaluation, and reports related to assigned areas.
• Serve on community and health department committees as a nutrition expert and WIC Program representative.
• Audit nutrition charts for compliance with federal, state, and local agency policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including emergency duties when 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 with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level