Public Health Nutrition Educator — WIC Program

My Florida CFO; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County seeks a Nutrition Educator to provide client-centered nutrition services for WIC participants, including assessments and counseling. The role requires expertise with WIC regulations, data entry, and coordination with clinics.

Responsibilities include promoting breastfeeding education, completing nutrition plans, and traveling to other sites as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; flexibility for training and outreach is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition per WIC regulations.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments for all WIC clients and document Nutrition Care Plans.
• Provide nutrition assessment and counseling using appropriate educational materials.
• Assist with teaching and trainings; promote breastfeeding education.
• Input data in the WIC FL-Wise data system and maintain records.
• Travel to other clinic sites to provide services as needed.

Skills

Nutrition education

WIC program knowledge

Data entry

Growth & development assessment

Communication skills

Customer service

Public health outreach

Height/weight measurements

Breastfeeding education

Electronic data system

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutritional science / public health nutrition

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Tools

WIC FL-Wise System

Electronic data system

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County seeks a Nutrition Educator to provide client-centered nutrition services for WIC participants, including assessments and counseling. The role requires expertise with WIC regulations, data entry, and coordination with clinics.

Responsibilities include promoting breastfeeding education, completing nutrition plans, and traveling to other sites as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; flexibility for training and outreach is expected.