SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005704

State of Florida • MIAMI, FL

1d • $56,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Public Health Nutritionist provides services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in accordance with applicable Florida Department of Health policies, DHM 150-24, and the FL WISE User’s Manual. The position delivers nutrition services to a diverse population, including services in English/Spanish or English/Creole, and has authorized access to confidential WIC records and the FL WISE system. Duties, work hours, days, and duty station may vary according to agency and unit needs.

The incumbent provides nutrition counseling and education, breastfeeding education, eligibility and nutrition assessments, referrals, and documentation in client records. The role also supports clinic operations and staff, including acting as a delegate unit supervisor when designated, assisting with quality assurance and corrective action, training new employees, and managing inventory and administrative records. Additional duties include outreach, operating WIC data systems and equipment, participating in meetings and training, and performing other assigned duties.

The position is based at 2250 NW 82nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33122. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Dietitian in the State of Florida.
• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
• Knowledge of current science, standards, and practices of food, nutrition, and dietetics.
• Skill in managing and coordinating clinic operations and staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, and dietary data.
• Ability to interview and counsel clients effectively and conduct group education sessions.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems independently, and complete arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to maintain discretion and strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting communication to the audience.
• Ability to enter data quickly and accurately into computerized databases and use the WIC/FL WISE data system proficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work well with people.
• Ability to initiate work independently and remain highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people and identify appropriate people for assignments.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for reports, documents, and other written or visual materials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and supervise others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Knowledge of correct grammar, management principles and practices, and methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to train effectively and employ varied teaching methods.
• Ability to perform finger sticks for WIC participants to complete CLIA-waived hemoglobin tests.
• Ability to calibrate Hemocue analyzers and perform daily controls.
• Ability to take height and weight measurements and operate FL WISE-related equipment, including scanners, pin pads, and network printers.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants and breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.
• Document client findings and recommendations in WIC electronic records; consult healthcare professionals about client nutritional findings and needs; and make appropriate referrals.
• Assess clients’ nutritional status and determine program eligibility using income and nutrition guidelines.
• Assess breastfeeding status and refer clients to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant when appropriate.
• Assist with obtaining height and weight measurements and completing CLIA-waived hemoglobin tests as directed by delegated authority.
• Develop, document, evaluate, and revise nutrition care plans or notes for individual high-risk and medically high-risk clients, and make referrals as needed.
• Act as a delegate unit supervisor when designated and assist with clinic staffing changes, assignment shifts, and other operational changes.
• Ensure EBT card and formula inventories are conducted accurately and submitted on time.
• Assist with quality assurance reports, develop corrective action plans when issues are identified, and support new employee training by reviewing records and recommending additional training.
• Ensure voter registration procedures are followed and completed applications are submitted to the Supervisor of Elections within five days.
• Follow procedures for collecting, entering, and managing data and operate the FL WISE system and related equipment, including scanners, pin pads, network printers, and databases.
• Participate in outreach activities, including health fairs, agency and community events, contacting healthcare professionals and potential WIC clients, and scheduling or rescheduling appointments.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of administrative records for the incumbent and unit staff as delegated, including timesheets, leave requests, travel records, and monthly reports.
• Organize and manage education materials, office supplies, and displays as approved by local and state agencies.
• Attend WIC Program and Florida Health in Miami-Dade County meetings and assigned conferences; complete mandatory in-service training; and participate in at least one work group annually.
• Perform other 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 supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior