NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64001091

State of Florida; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to support the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in Fort Walton Beach. You will certify clients, develop nutrition plans, document in Florida-Wise records, and coordinate care with clinic staff.

Responsibilities include collecting health data, issuing WIC benefits and Farmer’s Market Coupons, conducting outreach, and ensuring compliance with DHM 150-24 and WIC policies.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and office equipment skills.
• Ability to complete clerical and data-entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Efficient communication skills, orally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills in dealing with public clients and internal staff members.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience providing client services through Special Supplemental Nutrition Program or WIC program.

Responsibilities

• Certifies, develops, monitors and revises nutrition notes and care plans for WIC clients.
• Collects and records anthropometric, hematological, dietary and medical data.
• Assigns and issues WIC food benefits and Farmer’s Market Coupons.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion, support and counseling.
• Participates in WIC outreach events and maintains documentation per policy.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry accuracy

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

WIC program experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition/public health

Valid U.S. Drivers License

Job description

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Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64001091

This position performs professional public health nutrition work within the Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC) and the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). It provides services to clients of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program and certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC program and regulations stated in DHM 150-24.

Certifies, develops, monitors and revises nutrition notes and care plans for individual clients who are at low risk and high-risk nutritional risk. Documents appropriately and accurately in the WIC Florida-Wise electronic medical record as directed by policy using SOAP note format for high-risk care plans. Works with all WIC clinic staff to develop a system to ensure that appropriate nutritional care and WIC services are provided to the clients. Ensures that proper client follow up is planned and completed per policy. Provides interactive low risk second contacts to clients using approved nutrition notebooks and documents the contact appropriately.

Collects, records and assess anthropometric and hematological, dietary and medical data on women, infants and children. Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with policies of the state WIC program and regulations as stated in the DHM 150-24 WIC Manual. Assigns and issues WIC food benefits, approves and issues WIC Nutritionals by direct distribution. Assigns Farmer’s Market Coupons to clients and documents in a daily log. Participates in and attends WIC outreach events and activities. Complies with regulations regarding warrants, vouchers and invoices under Section 215.422, Florida Statues, and Chapter 3A 24 of the Florida Administrative Code.

Participates in and conducts quality assurance audits on nutrition care plans and administrative functions quarterly. Evaluates, develops and recommends nutrition education materials, including WIC bulletin boards and local developed nutrition notebooks. Participates in and attends WIC outreach events and activities. Provides services to clients in an efficient manner so that clinic flow is smooth and caseload is evenly distributed among nutrition staff. Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings and other development opportunities.

Provides breastfeeding promotion, support and counseling to prenatal and postpartum clients. Follows guidelines for issuing breast pumps to breastfeeding clients.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer and office equipment skills
• Ability to complete clerical and data-entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Efficient communication skills, orally and in writing
• Strong customer service skills in dealing with public clients and internal staff members
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience providing client services through Special Supplemental Nutrition Program or WIC program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S accredited university or college in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and/or public health nutrition required in accordance with Chapter 21M, Sections 48.001, 48.002, 48.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License

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:

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FT WALTON BCH, FL, US, 32548

CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536

CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539

CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.