State of Florida-posted 1 day ago
$50,000 - $55,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Certifies/recertifies women, infants, and children to participate in the WIC Program. Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for WIC clients, and documents counseling in client record same day of the service using the SOAP format. Develops and implements a nutrition care plan appropriate for each client. Selects, develops, and evaluates client education materials, including preparing bulletin boards and conducting group instruction. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.   Where You Will Work: Initial hiring location will be at William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, with change of headquarters to North Port Health Center, 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, upon training and office reopening.

  • Certifies/recertifies women, infants, and children to participate in the WIC Program.
  • Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for WIC clients, and documents counseling in client record same day of the service using the SOAP format.
  • Develops and implements a nutrition care plan appropriate for each client.
  • Selects, develops, and evaluates client education materials, including preparing bulletin boards and conducting group instruction.
  • Ability to use a computer, printer, and calculator
  • Ability to use program related computer software
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to perform anthropometric and hemoglobin tests for WIC clients using appropriate biohazard, safety, and WIC procedures
  • Knowledge of dietetic practice
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics from an accredited college or university as required by the Florida state WIC program.
  • Registered Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40, Flroida Adminitrative Code.
  • Driver’s license and transportation
  • Prior experience working with WIC Program
  • 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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