Part-Time WIC Nutrition Educator (Naples/Immokalee)

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

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.