NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64034321

Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Nine paid holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to support the WIC program by coordinating nutrition education services and ensuring compliance with federal and state policies.

You will conduct group or individual nutrition education on infant, prenatal, postnatal and breastfeeding topics, maintain records, and participate in meetings and staff development to improve program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and life-cycle nutrition.
• Ability to develop nutrition education plans for individuals not at high medical risk.
• Ability to conduct education in group or individual settings.

Responsibilities

• Certify clients for WIC participation according to program policies.
• Provide nutrition education on infant, prenatal, postnatal, and breastfeeding topics.
• Maintain productivity standards for education and counseling.
• Perform anthropometric duties as needed.
• Utilize WIC data systems (FL Wise, e-Progress) for clinic functions.
• Coordinate education services and referrals for clients.
• Complete and enter required forms by deadlines.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Develop and revise nutrition education plans for clients.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Education planning

Group and individual education

Organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

Valid driver's license

Tools

FL Wise

e-Progress

Job description

Requisition No:885524

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64034321

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to assist the Local Agency’s WIC Program. The individual in this position will assist with Coordinating nutrition education services in addition to implementing and monitoring the policies and procedures of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) for the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County to assure compliance with Federal regulations and state policies and procedures as described in the WIC Procedure Manual DHM 150-24, WIC Data System User Guide, WIC Data System Manager Guide, WIC CPA (Competent Professional Authority) Guidebook, Formula Reference Guide and Formulary.

Responsibilities Include:

• Certifying Clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with policies and regulations states in the WIC Manual.
• Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis in the area of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition habits.
• Maintains productivity standards for nutrition education and counseling.
• Performs anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.
• Uses FL Wise, e-Progress and other programs developed by the local agency WIC program to perform clinic functions.
• Coordinates nutrition education services for assigned clients and makes referrals for appropriated services.
• Accurately completes and enters all forms and information such as EAR’s, contact documentation, leave and attendance records, mileage, etc., by the required deadline.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities.
• Develops monitors, evaluates and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medical high nutritional risk.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program (Florida Statues Chapter 468, section 509)
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• One or more years of WIC experience.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County:

St. Petersburg Center: 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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

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 upon 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.

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.