OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64937170

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternate

State group insurance

Workers’ Compensation

Reemployment Assistance

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Health, seeks an OPS Nutrition Educator to deliver nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for the WIC program across multiple counties. Travel is required, and the role reports to the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor.

Responsibilities include preparing education materials, conducting classes, and supporting breastfeeding initiatives within the community, aligning with state health goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition science, counseling techniques, and public health principles.
• Ability to interview and communicate effectively with diverse clients.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition care and education plans.
• Proficiency in coordinating with teams and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to WIC clients.
• Conduct classes, demonstrations, and outreach for WIC program clients.
• Prepare nutrition education materials and outreach content.
• Promote breastfeeding and support community nutrition education.
• Travel to counties as required for program delivery.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in nutritional science / related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:882987

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64937170

Open Competitive: OPS Nutrition Educator

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Nutrition Educator is responsible for providing nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to low-risk clients in Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Wakulla, and Franklin counties for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor. Valid driver license must be maintained, travel is required.

Certifies and provides appropriate nutrition assessment and nutrition counseling for low-risk clients eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children to age five for the WIC program. Conducts classes, demonstrations, and other nutrition education activities for WIC clients.

Prepares nutrition education materials (newsletter, handouts) to use for the WIC program.

Prepares and provides outreach materials for private physicians, schools, community, and health care agencies. Participate in health fairs and provides nutrition education programs for the community.

Promotes and supports breastfeeding to the WIC clients and the community.

Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating the public health nutrition program for the WIC clients, health department patients and staff.

Comply with all rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook. Perform other related duties as required. Attend staff meetings and other related in-services to keep current on pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures. Travel is required.

In-Service/Staff Development: Participate in all in-service and staff development programs/meetings as related to job performance, pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned and/or required by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, techniques and practice of the science of nutrition, nutritional treatment techniques, chemistry, biochemistry, statistics, research methods and other supporting nutrition sciences.
• Skilled in the theories and concepts of preventative health care in a community or public health setting and the principles of interviewing and counseling patients along with the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to coordinate participation in nutrition care plans, to perform nutritional assessments, to determine nutritional problems, to monitor the quantity and quality of nutritional care and to work independently with others.
• Ability to plan work priorities and evaluate work outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to contribute to the organization and implementation of program activities.
• Skilled at independently handling most customer problems and making decisions based on applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Computer skills in Windows and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

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. WIC Procedure Manual DHM 150-24, Chapter 6, Section 6-5b.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.

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 novation: 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:

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.

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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.