NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64003537

My Florida CFO; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Marion County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to certify clients for the WIC program, document assessments, and provide counseling and breastfeeding education. The role includes travel to clinics and participation in outreach activities.

The candidate will ensure accurate documentation, support behavioral change, and maintain high standards of service and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel to clinics using own vehicle.
• Experience completing nutrition counseling and writing nutrition care plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program and conducts nutrition education.
• Documents nutritional assessments and care plans in medical records.
• Provides nutrition counseling, education, and breastfeeding education.
• Travels to clinics as needed and maintains service standards.
• Participates in outreach, wellness programs, and staff training.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development 90% of the time.
• Ensures efficient clinic flow and adheres to sanitation and safety policies.

Skills

Nutrition education

Dietetics knowledge

Communication skills

Group instruction

Behavioral change

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

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Requisition No:878456

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64003537

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. Provides high and low risk nutrition education contacts as defined by agency policies. Travels to other outlying clinics as needed and maintains the same client service standards as in the main clinic.

Correctly documents nutritional assessment and care plans in medical records using SOAP or other approved formats and provides nutrition counseling, education, and breastfeeding education using approved materials and format. Assists clients in setting goals for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in meeting goals.

Accurately completes reports and data entry into FL-WiSE by required deadlines, using WIP manual and DHM 150-24.

Participates in preparation and presentation of outreach, bulletin boards, wellness programs, in-service training, and other activities as assigned by supervisor.

Attends staff meetings and professional development activities 90% of the time.

Provides service to clients in an efficient manner to assure smooth clinic flow and even caseload distribution among nutrition staff. Adheres to department policies for sanitation, safety, phone and computer use.

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Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to use personal vehicle to assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the science and current practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service.
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to use computers, printer, copier and fax machine.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for this position.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM-

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university

Current valid driver's license

Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle

PREFERRED-

Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments and writing nutrition care plans

Experience working with FL Wise

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 theHealthiestState 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:

MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1801 SE 32ND AVE OCALA FLORIDA 34471

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.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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

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