Public Health Nutrition Educator - WIC & Breastfeeding

State of Florida; Lakeland (FL); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling to WIC program clients across the Polk/Hardee area. This full-time role supports nutrition education plans and program documentation.

Responsibilities include assessing nutrition histories, developing education plans, certifying participation, updating prescriptions, and participating in outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Driver’s License
• Bachelor's degree (or master’s degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in public health nutrition, nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service management.

Responsabilités

• Provides professional nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling and support to clients.
• Certifies eligible clients for participation in the WIC program.
• Assigns/updates client food prescriptions according to program regulations.
• Attends staff meetings and outreach activities as needed; completes required trainings.

Connaissances

Nutrition education

Breastfeeding counseling

Public health

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition or related field

Description du poste

The State of Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking a Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling to WIC program clients across the Polk/Hardee area. This full-time role supports nutrition education plans and program documentation.

Responsibilities include assessing nutrition histories, developing education plans, certifying participation, updating prescriptions, and participating in outreach activities.