OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64906099

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d • 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).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work early morning and late evening hours and Saturdays.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

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