NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64005888

State of Florida • NORTH FORT MYERS, FL

4d • $47,115 - $49,615 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Career Service (CS) Nutrition Educator position working with the Department of Health in Lee County. This is specialized work under the direction of the Health Educator Consultant. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and provisions of nutrition services of the WIC site. It requires a high degree of accuracy, involves close interactions with other personnel of the CHD, and maintenance of confidentiality. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. This position may serve clients who speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bi-lingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan.

Requirements

• Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and child nutrition.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote, protect and support it.
• Knowledge and experience performing anthropometrics.
• Knowledge and experience performing hematological measures.
• Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition education plans.
• Awareness of cultural diversity.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to supervise people, train others, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess employee work performance.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assigns work, and ensures completion of assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Bachelor's or master's degree from a US accredited College or University in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition. WIC Procedure Manual DHM 150-24, Chapter 6, Section 6-5b.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.
• 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

• If bi-lingual, may require performance of interpreter duties, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan.

Responsibilities

• Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Documents services provided in accordance with State WIC Office documentation guidelines. Correctly identifies all high-risk clients, completing an individual high-risk care plan using the SOAP format. Refers all medically high-risk clients to the licensed dietitian. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.
• Provides individual nutrition education contacts, adapts nutrition education content based on need of the client using the VENA concept to provide appropriate nutritional counseling.
• Assist clerical and nutrition supervisors to receive, verify and input all direct distribution formula deliveries in the FL-WiSE system; document on the “FL-WiSE Daily Special Formula Inventory Log”; provide invoices and supporting documentation to WIC Administration and rotate formula when added to physical inventory. Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral. Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.
• Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding; assures local site reflects a Breastfeeding Friendly atmosphere. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breast pumps per Local Agency guidelines. Promotes breastfeeding classes with all prenatal clients. Refers clients to Breastfeeding team as needed.
• Collects and records medical data (height/length, weight and hemoglobin levels) of WIC clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Transcribes all medical data to the FL-WiSE system. Completes the Lab/Anthro screen with proper measurement conversions for women, infants and children. Properly maintains bio-hazardous materials according to FDOH and CHD requirements. Follows FDOH and Lee CHD policies regarding prevention of blood borne pathogen transmission.
• Participates in ongoing nutrition education activities with local agency. Provides nutrition education and general services at Outreach events.
• Performs other duties as requested.

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