OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64964553

State of Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

12d • $34 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Public Health Nutritionist works with WIC clients in Volusia County, conducting nutritional assessments, determining nutritional risk eligibility, developing nutrition care plans, and prescribing food packages. The role also supports breastfeeding education, client referrals, clinic quality monitoring, and community outreach. The position is based at 421 S Keech St., Daytona Beach, Florida, and requires the employee to work in the office. Emergency duties may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Florida.
• Must be willing to come to the office to perform the position's duties and responsibilities.
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutrition or dietetics concepts and theories as they relate to growth, development, health, or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience working in public health, community nutrition, or WIC.
• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Interview WIC clients and conduct nutritional assessment screening for medical high-risk, high-risk, and low-risk clients.
• Analyze medical and anthropometric data to determine nutritional risk eligibility.
• Develop client nutritional care plans and at least one client-centered goal for each contact.
• Prescribe food packages and document them in the medical record.
• Monitor the accuracy of growth grids completed by lab clinic staff.
• Refer clients and families to other health and social service agencies as needed.
• Assess, educate, and promote positive breastfeeding practices among WIC participants; refer clients to Peer Counselors, CLC, and IBCLC as needed in accordance with WIC State standards.
• Participate in health fairs and WIC outreach activities with community-based organizations in Volusia County to increase WIC participation and clinic caseload.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Participation in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed