Nutrition Educator 2

LDH-Office of Public Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LDH-Office of Public Health in Louisiana is seeking a Health Educator for the WIC program to provide nutrition education, health screenings, referrals, and personalized support to pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children.

The role involves conducting nutrition education, program benefits briefings, anthropometric measurements, and entry of participant data into the LA WIC system, with a probationary appointment for this position.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services.
• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services.
• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nutrition education and outreach to pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Educates WIC participants and caregivers on program benefits, participant rights and responsibilities, WIC-approved foods, and shopping procedures.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and health assessments for WIC participants.
• Conducts income and nutrition screenings and enters participant information into the LA WIC system.
• Reviews and assesses participant vaccination records and provides referrals to appropriate health and community resources.
• Collects blood samples and performs hemoglobin testing for WIC participants in accordance with program requirements.
• Schedules WIC appointments and follows up with participants regarding missed appointments and required services.

Skills

Nutritional education

Counseling

Patient education

Education

Six semester hours in nutrition

Dietetic assistant training (vocational/technical)

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s WIC team as a Health Educator and help families build healthier futures. Connect directly with pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, health screenings, referrals, and personalized support. If you’re passionate about empowering families, promoting healthy choices, and strengthening Louisiana communities, apply today!

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services; OR


• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services; OR


• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.


• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:


• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides direct nutrition education and outreach to pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.


• Educates WIC participants and caregivers on program benefits, participant rights and responsibilities, WIC-approved foods, and shopping procedures.


• Performs anthropometric measurements and health assessments for WIC participants.


• Conducts income and nutrition screenings and enters participant information into the LA WIC system.


• Reviews and assesses participant vaccination records and provides referrals to appropriate health and community resources.


• Collects blood samples and performs hemoglobin testing for WIC participants in accordance with program requirements.


• Schedules WIC appointments and follows up with participants regarding missed appointments and required services.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 5-BRCO / Calcasieu Parish

Appointment Type:This position will be filled as aProbationary appointment

Cost Center: 3262109005

Position Number(s):59560

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.