PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR - 64051091 1
About The Position
The Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor supervises nutrition staff across clinic locations, including appraising performance, planning and directing work, approving leave, and exercising hiring and disciplinary authority or effectively recommending such actions. The supervisor certifies and provides nutrition assessments and counseling for low-, high-, and medically high-risk WIC participants; leads group nutrition classes, demonstrations, and other education activities; and provides breastfeeding support. The role makes referrals to medical, health, and socioeconomic agencies, serves as the primary nutrition contact for the Healthy Start Program, and provides individualized counseling and referrals to health agencies and private physicians as needed. The supervisor assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating public health nutrition programs for WIC clients, department patients, and staff, and helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local program guidelines. They oversee required nutrition training for newly hired staff, provide ongoing professional guidance, and participate in relevant staff development and continuing education. Travel is required. The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major course of study in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics, in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Florida Chapter 468.
- Current, active license in good standing as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in Florida, issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of data collection methods.
- Ability to accurately enter information into multiple data systems.
- Knowledge and skill in applying nutrition principles and practices to client needs.
- Ability to work independently and be organized and attentive to detail.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people at work.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, as indicated by job needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff, including conducting appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and exercising hiring and disciplinary authority or effectively recommending such actions.
- Certify and provide nutrition assessments and counseling for low-, high-, and medically high-risk WIC participants.
- Conduct group nutrition classes, demonstrations, and other nutrition education activities, and provide breastfeeding support.
- Provide individualized nutrition counseling and refer participants to medical, health, socioeconomic agencies, and private physicians as needed.
- Collaborate closely with the Healthy Start Program as its primary nutrition contact.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health nutrition programs for WIC clients, department patients, and staff.
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local program guidelines.
- Facilitate and oversee required nutrition training for newly hired staff, including FL-WiSE modules, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle, VENA Participant-Centered Education, and nutrition-related in-service trainings.
- Supervise nutrition staff at all clinic locations and provide ongoing professional guidance and support.
- Participate in in-service programs and staff development activities relevant to job duties.
- Attend seminars and workshops related to WIC policies and procedures, breastfeeding, and nutrition.
- Travel as required and perform other related 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 supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
