NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64054636

State of Florida; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

State of Florida in North Fort Myers is seeking a Nutrition Educator to manage daily nutrition services for the WIC site. You will perform nutrition risk assessments, provide tailored counseling, and coordinate referrals and food packages.

The role requires knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, infant nutrition and the ability to conduct anthropometric and hematology measurements. Travel between sites may be involved, with emphasis on accurate documentation and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Determines nutrition risk eligibility and documents services per guidelines.
• Provides individualized nutrition education using the VENA concept.
• References clients to appropriate outside agencies and arranges food packages.
• Promotes breastfeeding and maintains Breastfeeding Friendly site policies.
• Collects and records clinical data (anthropometrics and hemoglobin) for WIC clients.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Breastfeeding knowledge

Anthropometrics

Hematology

Education delivery

Assessment

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in nutritional science or related field

Job description

Requisition No: 883578

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64054636

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64054636

Salary: $47,115.00 to $49,615.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026

This is a fulltime Career Service (CS) Nutrition Educator position working with the Department of Health in Lee County.*

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and provisions of nutrition services of the WIC site. It requires a high degree of accuracy, involves close interactions with other personnel of the CHD, and maintains confidentiality. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. This position may serve clients who speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bi-lingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required.

NUTRITION RISK DETERMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Documents services provided in accordance with State WIC Office documentation guidelines. Correctly identify all high-risk clients, completing an individual high-risk care plan using the SOAP format. Refers all medically high-risk clients to the licensed dietitian. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.

NUTRITION EDUCATION

Provides individual nutrition education contacts, adapts nutrition education content based on need of the client using the VENA concept to provide appropriate nutritional counseling.

CLIENT REFERRALS

As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral. Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.

BREASTFEEDING: Protects

Promotes breastfeeding; assures local site reflects a Breastfeeding Friendly atmosphere. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breast pumps per Local Agency guidelines. Promotes breastfeeding classes with all prenatal clients. Refers clients to Breastfeeding team as needed.

HEALTH TECH

Collects and records medical data (height/length, weight, and hemoglobin levels) of WIC clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Transcribe all medical data to the FL-WiSE system. Completes the Lab/Anthro screen with proper measurement conversions for women, infants, and children. Properly maintains bio-hazardous materials according to FDOH and CHD requirements. Follows FDOH and Lee CHD policies regarding prevention of blood borne pathogen transmission.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.

OTHER

Participates in ongoing nutrition education activities with local agency. Provides nutrition education and general services at Outreach events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and child nutrition.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote, protect and support it.
• Knowledge and experience performing anthropometrics.
• Knowledge and experience performing hematological measures.
• Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition education plans.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to supervise people, train others, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess employee work performance.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure completion of assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from a US accredited College or University in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

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

North Fort Myers

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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.