PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64004435
About The Position
The Nutrition Educator is responsible for providing nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to low-risk clients in Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Wakulla, and Franklin counties for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor. Valid driver license must be maintained, travel is required. Certifies and provides appropriate nutrition assessment and nutrition counseling for low-risk clients eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children to age five for the WIC program. Conducts classes, demonstrations, and other nutrition education activities for WIC clients. Prepares nutrition education materials (newsletter, handouts) to use for the WIC program. Prepares and provides outreach materials for private physicians, schools, community, and health care agencies. Participate in health fairs and provide nutrition education programs for the community. Promotes and supports breastfeeding to the WIC clients and the community. Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating the public health nutrition program for the WIC clients, health department patients and staff. Attend seminars and workshops on WIC policies and procedures, breastfeeding and nutrition to keep current in field. Comply with all rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook. Perform other related duties as required. Attend staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures. Travel is required. In-Service/Staff Development: Participate in all in-service and staff development programs/meetings as related to job performance, pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures. OTHER RELATED DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned and/or required by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to accurately enter information into multiply data systems.
- Knowledge, skill in the application of nutrition principles, and practices as they relate to the needs of clients.
- Ability to work independently, be organized and attentive to details.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally as indicated by the needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
- Valid Driver License.
- Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
Nice To Haves
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Responsibilities
- Certifies and provides appropriate nutrition assessment and nutrition counseling for low-risk clients eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children to age five for the WIC program.
- Conducts classes, demonstrations, and other nutrition education activities for WIC clients.
- Prepares nutrition education materials (newsletter, handouts) to use for the WIC program.
- Prepares and provides outreach materials for private physicians, schools, community, and health care agencies.
- Participate in health fairs and provide nutrition education programs for the community.
- Promotes and supports breastfeeding to the WIC clients and the community.
- Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating the public health nutrition program for the WIC clients, health department patients and staff.
- Attend seminars and workshops on WIC policies and procedures, breastfeeding and nutrition to keep current in field.
- Comply with all rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Attend staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Participate in all in-service and staff development programs/meetings as related to job performance, pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned and/or required by the supervisor.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
