OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64945159

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) plan

Group insurance

Workers’ Compensation

Unemployment benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Callahan, FL seeks an OPS Nutrition Educator to support the WIC program. You will provide nutrition counseling, assess client data, and refer to related services while working under the supervision of a licensed nutritionist.

You will evaluate growth data, ensure proper notes in FL-WiSE, and promote breastfeeding across populations including pregnant and postpartum clients. Evening and travel to Nassau locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/MS in nutrition-related field and ability to provide coverage at Nassau WIC sites.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work with a healthcare team and document care.
• Willingness to teach clients and staff on nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Proficiency with electronic records and FL-WiSE usage.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and enroll eligible clients into the WIC program.
• Provide nutrition counseling and health information.
• Promote and educate on breastfeeding benefits.
• Schedule and follow up on high-risk cases as needed.
• Teach group nutrition classes and referrals to related programs.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Teaching group education

Clinical knowledge of nutrition

Record keeping in EHR

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences or related field

Willingness to provide coverage at all Nassau WIC sites

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

FL-WiSE

Computer literacy

Job description

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Requisition No:886181

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64945159

Certifying eligible clients into the WIC Program, providing nutrition counseling and appropriate health related information to clients. Referrals to other programs which may include breastfeeding, Healthy Start, Prenatal Clinic and any other social service agencies as needed. This position must always function under the direction of a licensed nutritionist.

Evaluates the clinical and anthropometric data and dietary histories of women, infants and children who participate in the WIC Program. Reviews growth charts with client/caretaker, completes the medical and nutrition questions in FL-WiSE, assigns appropriate risk codes and food packages.

Follows state guidelines regarding approval of prescriptions for non-contract and exempt formulas. Ensures that appropriate notes/alerts are placed and that high-risk follow-ups are scheduled and completed when required.

Provides individual nutritional counseling and teaches group nutrition classes to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women up to six-months post-partum and caretakers of infants and children participating in the WIC Program.

Promotes breastfeeding to WIC clients. Ensures that the benefits of breastfeeding are discussed with prenatal clients.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a health care team to maintain an effective working relationship.
• Ability to perform procedures common to the position.
• Ability to recognize areas of own practice that need improvement.
• Ability to teach other staff in the theory and practice of their position.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of clinical practices, policies and procedures and ability to apply them.
• Computer knowledge and ability to include patient electronic records.
• Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve clinical efficiency and/or patient care.
• Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided.
• Ability to teach clients specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of disease.
• Knowledge base in nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Ability to provide group education.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition
• Willingness to provide coverage at all Nassau WIC sites
• Must be able to bend, squat, or stand for prolonged time, and lift items up to 35 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Previous or current employment with WIC
• Proficient in the use of FL-WiSE
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

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:

Callahan and various locations in Nassau County, FL as needed for the WIC program

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 on 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.