NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64066624

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 and 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.

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 Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Current valid Driver License
• Willing to Travel using your own vehicle

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program
• Provides high and low risk nutrition education contacts
• Travels to other outlying clinics as needed
• Correctly documents nutritional assessment and care plans in medical records
• Provides nutrition counseling, education, and breastfeeding education
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees