SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64058566
About The Position
The Senior Public Health Nutritionist provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to clients of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program. The position certifies clients under state WIC policies, assesses nutritional risk, develops individualized care plans, prescribes food packages, and maintains client records. It also supports breastfeeding and the handling and distribution of breast pumps and exempt infant formulas. The position contributes to nutrition education and program planning, including staff training, nutrition classes, community presentations, and analysis and reporting. The nutritionist collaborates with WIC staff and community partners, maintains client confidentiality, and participates in staff meetings, training, and other professional development activities. Related work may be required.
Requirements
- Be a licensed, registered dietitian/nutritionist in the State of Florida.
- Have six months of experience in the nutrition field or a dietetic internship.
- Knowledge of nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and presentations.
- Computer skills and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to coordinate with co-workers and partners on shared projects.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Pass required security background check and/or drug screening; participation in direct deposit is required.
Responsibilities
- Interview WIC clients and determine program certification eligibility in accordance with state policies and regulations.
- Perform nutritional assessments and analyze medical and anthropometric information to determine nutritional risk eligibility.
- Monitor Health Support staff’s completion of growth grids and use of measurement techniques.
- Develop client-centered nutritional care plans, prescribe food packages, and document services in FL-Wise by the end of the business day, following protocol for rare late-entry notes.
- Provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education, including counseling medically high-risk WIC clients at least once per certification period and completing high-risk referrals.
- Refer clients and families to health and social service agencies as needed.
- Distribute exempt infant formulas as prescribed and according to WIC guidelines; handle formula receipt and inventory according to local procedures.
- Promote and support breastfeeding, distribute breast pumps according to guidelines, and refer clients to peer counselors and the Lactation Consultant.
- Provide courteous customer service and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to support program objectives and efficient operations.
- Maintain client confidentiality and information security in accordance with department policy.
- Participate in developing nutrition education activities; coordinate quarterly second nutrition contact topic training, lesson plans, and flip-chart rollouts for WIC support staff as requested.
- Prepare and present nutrition classes in accordance with agency objectives.
- Coordinate and submit reports on counseling provided to non-WIC clients; document observational reviews of WIC staff competencies as assigned.
- Assist with the breast pump program, formula inventory and handling, exempt formula invoices, nutrition reports and analysis, and organization of nutrition and breastfeeding materials.
- Participate in developing, assessing, and carrying out objectives in the Biennial Nutrition Program Plan.
- Assist with orientation and training for new WIC staff or student interns and deliver community presentations as needed.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
