OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64949328

My Florida Families; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola is seeking an OPS Nutrition Educator to interview WIC clients, perform nutritional assessment screening, and develop individualized nutrition care plans.

You will provide counseling, educate families, refer to services, coordinate with WIC staff and supervisors, and ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition-related field from a US accredited college.
• Willing to rotate between sites and work extended hours when covering for staff on leave.

Responsibilities

• Interview WIC clients for nutritional assessment and risk screening.
• Develop client nutrition care plans and goals for each contact.
• Provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education.
• Refer clients to other health and social services as needed.
• Coordinate with WIC staff and supervisors on planning and evaluation of nutrition education components.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education planning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in nutrition/dietetics (US accredited)

Tools

HMS

FLWiSE

MS Office

Outlook

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Requisition No:884468

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64949328

Responsible for interviewing WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening forlow risk and high-risk clients.
Analyzing medical and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility.
Developing client nutritional care plans and at least one client centered goal for eachcontact.
Prescribing food packages documented in the medical record.
Monitoring accuracy of growth grids by lab clinic staff.
Providing individual and group nutritional counseling, as well as education.
Referring clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies.
All the above duties are under the guidelines of the DHM 150-24 WIC Manual.
Assessing and calculating exempt formula requests according to properly completed"Medical Documentation for Formula and Food Form", as determined by
Physician/ARNP/Physician Assistant and within WIC Formulary Guidelines.
Communicating appropriate food packages and document information appropriately onthe Medical Documentation for Formula and Food Form in the FL-WiSE System.
Ensure that each high-risk WIC participant receives at least three nutrition educationcontacts per certification period, with each contact occurring on separate days and that
medically high-risk clients are referred to a Licensed Dietitian.
Participating in health fairs andWIC outreach activities with community-basedorganizations in Osceola County aimed at increasing clinic caseload.
Assessing, educating, and promoting positive breastfeeding practices to WICparticipants and referring clients to Peer Counselors, CLC and IBCLC, as needed in
accordance with WIC State standards.
Coordinating with Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor and other WIC staff in theplanning, developing, and evaluating of the nutrition education component (such as
materials, exhibits, literature, etc.) of the Osceola County WIC Program.

Completes timely submission of timesheets, EARs, travel records and other work-related reports and assignments in a timely manner.

Attends staff meetings and training as required. Performs other related work asrequired by the supervisor.
Information Custodian responsibilities include maintaining information in accordancewith state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Security
Policy 3 and associated Protocols and Procedures as it relates to information Custodian,Delegation of Authority. This responsibility is to be adhered to 100% of the time.
In the event of an emergency the Health Department is required to perform emergencyfunctions, you may be required to work before, during and/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 RedCross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to,
responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made ornatural.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics. Knowledge of concepts and theories of dietetics or nutrition as it relates to growth, health or disease. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data. Ability to use various communication channels to provide educational training. Ability to apply educational plans and supporting materials. Ability to identify needs and develop programs or projects to meet the needs of the community or patient group(s). Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skills in computer entry and basic programs. Proficient computer skills including by not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, HMS, FLWiSE, etc.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition or dietetics from a US accredited college or university
• Willing to rotate between different sites and work extended hours if needed when covering for staff on leave

Preferred -

• Experience working in Public Health/ Community Nutrition/WIC
• Knowledge in the principles of breastfeeding and/or skills in breastfeeding counseling

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:

Florida Department of Health in Osceola

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 People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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