PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR - 64054352

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor position requiring independent judgement. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the direct supervision of operations and staff as assigned in WIC sites as well as providing nutrition assessment and counseling to WIC clients. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Consultant. 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 Broward County Health Department Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).

Directs and supervises operations and staff of the WIC Program at the clinic level. Monitors and ensures compliance with the WIC Program regulations as described in DHM 150-24. Monitors and takes action to improve indicators and meet program goals. Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and discipline of assigned site staff. Responsible for site staff schedule ensuring adequate coverage for scheduled appointments. Maintains records and prepares, submits and monitors reports as requested per established deadlines.

Ensures staff: Operate all anthropometric equipment essential to required duties. Calibrates, cleans, and maintains scales and length and height boards. Maintains calibration logs. Weighs and measures clients, using age appropriate equipment and procedures based on standardized practice and Center for Disease Control Guidelines. Records anthropometric data in the WIC computer system. Performs hemoglobin/hematocrit tests per DOH, CLIA regulations and DHM 150-24. Disposes of blood contaminated materials in compliance with OSHA regulations. Performs hemoglobin/hematocrit testing per procedures and guidelines of equipment being used. Calibrates, cleans, and sanitizes blood collection area. Records hemoglobin/hematocrit results in the WIC data system. Maintains any logs and reports necessary for job function. Maintains supplies and equipment for use in testing. Enters client data into the WIC Data System, FL-WISE; completes computer screens accurately; issues benefits, schedules client’s appointments and issues special formula. Interviews clients for demographic, financial eligibility, medical data and nutrition history. Instruct participants, individually or in groups, on the redemptive process of WIC benefits, participant's rights and obligations and program procedures.

Delivers low risk secondary nutrition contact to WIC clients following established procedure. Offers voter registration services to all WIC clients, in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act. Distributes and assists with completion of Voter Registration Applications. Keeps informed and implements all federal, state and local WIC policies and procedures. Performs check-in/registration duties per local agency and state guidelines. Monitors and takes action to improve indicators and meet program goals. Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and discipline of assigned site staff. Responsible for site staff schedule ensuring adequate coverage for scheduled appointments. Maintains records and prepares, submits and monitors reports as requested per established deadlines.

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. Ensures virtual client services are monitored, evaluated, and completed timely.
All work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations. 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.
Performs the certification duties of the Public Health Nutritionist as needed.
Provides ongoing QA monitoring for all Nutrition staff at assigned site and provides verbal and written feedback.
Attends staff meetings, conferences, and workshops related to area of work. Completes leave, attendance, EARs, travel and other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligibility to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
• Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
• Must currently work for the Florida Department of Health.
• Prior WIC experience working as a SPHN or PHN in the Florida WIC Program clinic(s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate level, practiced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others.
• Ability to develop educational plans and materials.
• Ability to make nutritional assessments and develop nutrition care plans.
• Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a WIC site providing nutrition education and counseling to clients.
• Supervisory or lead Worker experience.
• Experience managing client service times via electronic queuing system, Q-Flow.
• Experience preparing and completing reports.
• Experience completing virtual client services.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises operations and staff of the WIC Program at the clinic level.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with WIC Program regulations.
• Monitors and takes action to improve indicators and meet program goals.
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and discipline of assigned site staff.
• Responsible for site staff schedule ensuring adequate coverage for scheduled appointments.
• Maintains records and prepares, submits and monitors reports as requested per established deadlines.
• Ensures staff operate anthropometric equipment, calibrate, clean, and maintain scales and length and height boards, and maintain calibration logs.
• Ensures staff weigh and measure clients using age-appropriate equipment and procedures based on standardized practice and CDC Guidelines.
• Ensures staff record anthropometric data in the WIC computer system.
• Ensures staff perform hemoglobin/hematocrit tests per DOH, CLIA regulations and DHM 150-24.
• Ensures staff dispose of blood contaminated materials in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Ensures staff perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing per procedures and guidelines of equipment being used.
• Ensures staff calibrate, clean, and sanitize blood collection area.
• Ensures staff record hemoglobin/hematocrit results in the WIC data system.
• Ensures staff maintain logs and reports necessary for job function.
• Ensures staff maintain supplies and equipment for use in testing.
• Ensures staff enter client data into the WIC Data System, FL-WISE; completes computer screens accurately; issues benefits, schedules client’s appointments and issues special formula.
• Ensures staff interview clients for demographic, financial eligibility, medical data and nutrition history.
• Ensures staff instruct participants, individually or in groups, on the redemptive process of WIC benefits, participant's rights and obligations and program procedures.
• Delivers low risk secondary nutrition contact to WIC clients following established procedure.
• Offers voter registration services to all WIC clients, in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act.
• Distributes and assists with completion of Voter Registration Applications.
• Keeps informed and implements all federal, state and local WIC policies and procedures.
• Performs check-in/registration duties per local agency and state guidelines.
• 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.
• Ensures virtual client services are monitored, evaluated, and completed timely.
• 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.
• Performs the certification duties of the Public Health Nutritionist as needed.
• Provides ongoing QA monitoring for all Nutrition staff at assigned site and provides verbal and written feedback.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, and workshops related to area of work.
• Completes leave, attendance, EARs, travel and other reports as required and according to established procedures.
• Performs 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed