NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64069402

State of Florida • MIAMI, FL

10d • $45,000 - $47,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent provides services for the Women Infant Children (WIC) Program in accordance with DHM 150-24, and the FL-WISE User’s Manual. Incumbent is responsible to follow and adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Florida Department of Health (FL-DOH) and the WIC and Nutrition Program. The incumbent in this position will have the authorized “need to know” access to confidential WIC client records, and the FL-WISE data system. Assignments of Duty Station, hours and days worked may vary based on agency/unit needs. Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. The incumbent of the position will work with a diverse population and will deliver services in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Provides appropriate nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants. Provides breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. Documents, findings and recommendations for all clients in the WIC electronic record. Consult healthcare professionals and make recommendations concerning nutritional findings and needs of clients. Make appropriate referrals.

Assesses clients’ nutritional status and determines program eligibility based on income and nutrition guidelines. Assesses client’s breastfeeding status and refers to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors (BFPC) and/or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as deemed necessary. Assists with obtaining heights, weights and completion of CLIA waived hemoglobin tests as directed by the delegated authority. Refers all medically high risk and potentially medically high-risk clients to the Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist as per DHM 150-24.

Develops, documents, evaluates and revises nutrition care plans and/or notes for individual high-risk clients. Make referrals for appropriate services as needed.

Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data as well as the operation of the FL-WISE Computer System including but not limited to scanners, pin pads, network printers, and electronic databases, i.e., Formula Tracking according to the FL-WISE User’s System Manual and DHM 150-24.

Participates in Outreach activities including but not limited to Health Fairs, FL-DOH Events, Community Programs, contacting healthcare professionals, contacting potential WIC clients, attending outreach activities, scheduling and rescheduling client appointments, and other outreach activities as assigned.

Ensures accurate completion and timely submission of all administrative records including but not limited to: EARs, timesheets, leave requests, travel, monthly reports, SERVFL, Train Florida, etc. Email communications must be maintained on daily basis.

Supervises and manages clinic operations in the absence of a Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor or as delegated. Responsibilities include maintaining daily email and phone communication, managing unit staffing, and any other administrative requirements.

Responsible for the organization and management of general education materials, office supplies and displays as approved by the local and state agency. Attend all WIC Program and Florida Health in Miami Dade County meetings and/or other conferences as assigned. Attends and completes all mandatory in-service trainings.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, and dietary data.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems independently and complete arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and orally as indicated by the needs of the audience.
• Ability to conduct group education sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to initiate, work independently, highly organized and attentive to details.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Knowledge of the current science and practice of nutrition standards
• Ability to interview and counsel clients effectively.
• Ability to perform finger sticks for WIC participants for the purpose of completing CLIA waived hemoglobin tests.
• Ability to calibrate and perform daily controls for Hemocue analyzers.
• Ability to take height and weight measurements.
• Ability to operate FL-WiSE Data System proficiently, and equipment i.e. scanners, pin pads, network printers and databases.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants.
• Provides breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women.
• Documents, findings and recommendations for all clients in the WIC electronic record.
• Consults healthcare professionals and makes recommendations concerning nutritional findings and needs of clients.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Assesses clients’ nutritional status and determines program eligibility based on income and nutrition guidelines.
• Assesses client’s breastfeeding status and refers to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors (BFPC) and/or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as deemed necessary.
• Assists with obtaining heights, weights and completion of CLIA waived hemoglobin tests as directed by the delegated authority.
• Refers all medically high risk and potentially medically high-risk clients to the Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist as per DHM 150-24.
• Develops, documents, evaluates and revises nutrition care plans and/or notes for individual high-risk clients.
• Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data as well as the operation of the FL-WISE Computer System including but not limited to scanners, pin pads, network printers, and electronic databases, i.e., Formula Tracking according to the FL-WISE User’s System Manual and DHM 150-24.
• Participates in Outreach activities including but not limited to Health Fairs, FL-DOH Events, Community Programs, contacting healthcare professionals, contacting potential WIC clients, attending outreach activities, scheduling and rescheduling client appointments, and other outreach activities as assigned.
• Ensures accurate completion and timely submission of all administrative records including but not limited to: EARs, timesheets, leave requests, travel, monthly reports, SERVFL, Train Florida, etc.
• Supervises and manages clinic operations in the absence of a Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor or as delegated.
• Responsible for the organization and management of general education materials, office supplies and displays as approved by the local and state agency.
• Attends all WIC Program and Florida Health in Miami Dade County meetings and/or other conferences as assigned.
• Attends and completes all mandatory in-service trainings.
• Performs all other 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