Nutrition Educator - 64004421

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator performs responsible work for 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 provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding and WIC services, participant measurements and testing, documentation, referrals, education, and program support. Work is performed in an office or field setting, including travel to an assigned satellite service site; travel may also be required for other duties. The position follows applicable WIC policies and procedures and may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours, including work at special-needs or Red Cross shelters or deployment in or out of state.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited university and a valid driver's license. The minimum qualification lists a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and 0–1 year of work experience. The regular schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 hours per week, with a flex schedule permitted; extended hours or weekends may be required. The position is based at 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida.

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 qualification of 0–1 year of work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform daily in-office or field work.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends when required and perform emergency duties, potentially including in-state or out-of-state deployment.
• Must complete required security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in professional organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures in the WIC Department of Health 150-24 Manual, Florida WIC Information System and EBT (FL WiSE) manual, and other written guidance and protocols.
• 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.
• Set appropriate client 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, and refer new prenatal and breastfeeding clients to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or the Lactation Consultant.
• Demonstrate proper use of electric and manual breast pumps and ensure electrical pump contracts are completed for issuance.
• Instruct new participants in the use of WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.
• Refer clients to other health and social services as appropriate.
• Obtain heights and weights from eligible WIC participants using CDC-approved techniques.
• Draw blood for hemoglobin testing according to agency protocols and document anthropometric and hemoglobin results in FL WiSE.
• Follow OSHA guidelines for safety procedures, 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 the assigned satellite service site to provide WIC nutrition services.
• Assist with program audits, outreach, evaluation, and reports related to assigned responsibilities.
• 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 and 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, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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