SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64033491

State of Florida

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is primarily responsible for providing nutrition education and counseling for high risk and medically high-risk clients, as well as breastfeeding promotion, education, and support for WIC clients. Travel may be required. Licensure by the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance as a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist is mandatory. A Registered Dietitian or eligibility to take the examination for the Registered Dietitian is desirable.

Performs nutrition assessment, provides culturally relevant nutrition counseling, develops high risk nutrition care plans, and completes appropriate documentation of services provided in the WIC data system and/or medical file using SOAP format. Provides specialized care for medically high-risk clients, assist with management and issuance of Medical Foods as needed. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and selection of nutrition education materials for use in nutrition and breastfeeding individual counseling sessions and group presentations. Determines nutritional risk and/or income eligibility and certifies eligible participants to the WIC program in accordance with DHM 150-24. Whenever possible, the determination of income eligibility and/or nutrition risk eligibility and issuance functions must be separate in order to ensure program integrity as stated in DHM 150-24, page 3-1, section 3-2c.

Evaluates program eligibility status of each client to ensure that a valid issuance of electronic benefits can be performed. Issues WIC Program electronic benefits to certified participants in accordance with procedures outlined in DHM 150-24 and the Florida WiSE System Manual. Schedules appointments for participants through the WIC appointment system. Reviews use of electronic benefits in approved grocery stores. Provides information on WIC and Nutrition program services to clients, departmental staff, community organizations/agencies and the public to facilitate access to program services.

Acts as the Lead Public Health Nutritionist during the absence of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor/ Senior Public Health Nutrition Supervisor. This will include reports to the Senior Managers daily updates on clinic staffing situation, facilities problems, meeting attendance, urgent decision making as needed.

Participates in quality assurance and monitoring activities. Maintains up to date knowledge in the current theory and practice of nutrition, dietetics, and breastfeeding. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and selection of nutrition education lesson plans and materials for use in nutrition and breastfeeding individual counseling sessions and group presentations. Prepares employee activity reports of time and services provided and summarizes nutrition services and activities at biweekly intervals. Participates in community outreach events and comprehensive nutrition program activities as requested.

Performs other related duties as requested or as required.

Requirements

• 2 years of licensed professional experience in Public Health Nutrition; or have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in public health nutrition or dietetics or food and nutrition or food service management.
• A verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• A Registered Dietitian or eligibility to take the examination for the Registered Dietitian is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education and counseling for high risk and medically high-risk clients.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion, education, and support for WIC clients.
• Performs nutrition assessment, provides culturally relevant nutrition counseling, and develops high risk nutrition care plans.
• Completes appropriate documentation of services provided in the WIC data system and/or medical file using SOAP format.
• Provides specialized care for medically high-risk clients and assists with management and issuance of Medical Foods.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and selection of nutrition education materials.
• Determines nutritional risk and/or income eligibility and certifies eligible participants to the WIC program.
• Evaluates program eligibility status of each client for valid electronic benefit issuance.
• Issues WIC Program electronic benefits to certified participants.
• Schedules appointments for participants through the WIC appointment system.
• Reviews use of electronic benefits in approved grocery stores.
• Provides information on WIC and Nutrition program services to clients, staff, community organizations/agencies, and the public.
• Acts as the Lead Public Health Nutritionist during the absence of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor/ Senior Public Health Nutrition Supervisor.
• Participates in quality assurance and monitoring activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the current theory and practice of nutrition, dietetics, and breastfeeding.
• Prepares employee activity reports of time and services provided and summarizes nutrition services and activities.
• Participates in community outreach events and comprehensive nutrition program activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested or as required.

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: Senior