NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004832

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional public health nutrition position working as a Nutrition Educator in the Department of Health in Broward County WIC program. Employee provides nutrition assessment and counseling for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor. This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s). Provides individual and group nutrition assessment and education to high and low risk clients for the WIC Program. Assists clients in making client centered, measurable, and obtainable goals. Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients. Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC Data System. All work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations. Determines client eligibility following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations. Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations. Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Current employee of Florida Department of Health. Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.
• This is a full-time in-office position. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics from an accredited university or college.
• Able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
• Knowledge of current science and practice of Food and Nutrition Dietetics.
• Up-to-date knowledge of WIC Program (Federal Rules and Regulations) as outlined in WIC procedure manual/HDM 150-24.
• Up-to-date knowledge of WIC Information Project of the WIC Program.
• Knowledge of medical record documentation methods SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
• Ability to educate on food and nutritional needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing nutrition education to WIC participants.
• Experience documenting in the WIC Data System (FLWISE).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group nutrition assessment and education to high and low risk clients for the WIC Program.
• Assists clients in making client centered, measurable, and obtainable goals.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients.
• Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC Data System.
• Determines client eligibility following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.
• Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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