NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64054252

State of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

9 paid holidays + Personal Holiday

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

State of Florida’s Department of Health seeks a Nutrition Educator to deliver WIC nutrition services in Sarasota. You will assess clients, provide counseling, and develop individualized care plans.

The role includes education, testing, and distribution responsibilities in a community health setting. Requirements include a bachelor’s in dietetics or related field and ability to perform anthropometrics and hemoglobin tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, clinical nutrition, nutritional science, community nutrition, food and nutrition, or public health nutrition (Florida Statute 468).
• Strong computer and software skills are required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hemoglobin tests for WIC clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services to WIC clients and document counseling in client records.
• Certify/recertify WIC participants to participate in the program.
• Perform nutrition assessments and counseling; develop care plans tailored to each client.
• Develop and evaluate client education materials; conduct group instruction.
• Serve a minimum average of 12 clients per day.
• Allocate at least 20% of WIC time to nutrition education and at least 6% to breastfeeding education.
• Use FL-WiSE system to document services and manage benefits.
• Distribute WIC benefits and formula per procedures; maintain inventories.
• Perform hemoglobin testing and anthropometrics; train staff as needed.
• Inventory formula, breast pumps and EBT cards; provide nutrition for non-WIC clients.
• Attend meetings and comply with DOH rules and agency policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Software proficiency

Oral and written instructions

Anthropometrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/related field

Job description

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Requisition No:883938

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64054252

Position Number:64054252

Salary: $42,000.00 - $43,000.00 Annually

• According to DHM 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), agency policies and supervisor’s instructions provides nutrition services to WIC clients.
• 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.
• Serves a minimum average of 12 clients per day.
• Spends a minimum of 20% of WIC time in nutrition education activities.
• Spends at least 6% of WIC time in breastfeeding education activities.
• Uses FL-WiSE electronic system to facilitate services to WIC clients.
• Issues WIC benefits and directly distributed formula according to DHM 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and local procedures. Maintains necessary inventories and follows security procedures.
• Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients as needed: trains staff on anthropometrics.
• Conducts inventory of formula, breast pumps and EBT cards.
• Provides Nutrition Services for non-WIC clients.
• Provides nutrition in service to support staff as assigned.
• Follows Personnel Rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of lunch and break times, usage of sick leave, annual leave or personal holiday, and all other applicable tasks and behaviors. Completes required documents that show the expenditure of work time and the tasks performed. Submits to supervisor as requested.
• Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops, follows DOH rules and regulations, and performs other related duties as required according to agency policy and supervisor’s instructions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Access to transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics, clinical nutrition, nutritional science, community nutrition, food and nutrition, or public health nutrition (Florida Statute 468)

Preferred –

• Experience as an employee of a WIC program
• Experience providing nutrition education to individuals
• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to individuals

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:

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.

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

Where You Will Work:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Center

Sarasota, FL 34237

Must be able to travel to North Port office for coverage and as needed.

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 the country.

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: SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237

Nearest Major Market: Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market: Tampa

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.