OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64911221

State of Florida; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking an OPS Nutrition Educator in Naples/Immokalee for the Healthy Start Program. This part-time role (~28 hours/week) pays $25.00 per hour and serves WIC program participants with direct client service.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in nutrition/public health, a Florida driver’s license, and ability to travel to secondary location. TB assessment and immunization readiness are part of the employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a U.S. accredited university or college in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education and counseling per Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment requirements that is appropriate and pertinent to clients assessed nutrition problems.
• Assesses all nutrition problems presented by each client, assigns correct WIC nutrition risk criteria.
• Documents assessment, counseling provided, client established goals, and food package assigned in FL-WiSE data system. Prepares individualized outcome-oriented nutrition plan of care for all clients determined as high risk (not medically high risk).
• Provides and documents appropriate referrals including, but not limited to, the Immunization program, medical referrals, family planning, smoking cessation, community food, clothing and shelter sources and other government assistance.

Skills

Nutrition education

Client counseling

Documentation

Referrals

Confidentiality

Travel required

Education

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

Tools

FL-WiSE

Job description

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Requisition No:881166

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64911221

Title: OPS Nutrition Educator

Location: Naples, FL (primary) and Immokalee, FL (secondary)

Your Specific Responsibilities

This is a part time, OPS Nutrition Educator position with the Department of Health (DOH) in Collier County in the Healthy Start Program and is anticipated to work approximately 28 hours per week at the rate of $25.00 an hour. This position serves as a Nutrition Educator for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program providing direct client service for WIC program participants. WIC program services are provided in a manner consistent with State and Federal regulation DHM 150-24. This employee is required to have an annual assessment for TB, which may include a tuberculin skin test. This employee is at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Employee will be immunized in accordance with State Health Program Office Immunization Recommendations for Health Care Workers or employee provides proof of immunity for recommended immunizations.

• Provides nutrition education and counseling per Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment requirements that is appropriate and pertinent to clients assessed nutrition problems.
• Assesses all nutrition problems presented by each client, assigns correct WIC nutrition risk criteria.
• Documents assessment, counseling provided, client established goals, and food package assigned in FL-WiSE data system. Prepares individualized outcome-oriented nutrition plan of care for all clients determined as high risk (not medically high risk).
• Provides and documents appropriate referrals including, but not limited to, the Immunization program, medical referrals, family planning, smoking cessation, community food, clothing and shelter sources and other government assistance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn FL-WiSE computer system, Department of Health software applications and use calculator.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and interact professionally with the public.
• Ability to travel to secondary location as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a U.S. accredited university or college in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Emergency Duty-Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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

Naples, FL and Immokalee, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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.

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.