Public Health Nutrition Supervisor - WIC & Outreach

State of Florida; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Florida is seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR to lead WIC clinic operations, supervise staff, and ensure policy compliance. The role includes training, performance evaluations, and directing daily activities to support nutrition services.

Responsibilities cover nutrition data review, individual counseling, lactation referrals, outreach, and maintaining licensure. Applicants must be licensed and prepared for emergency duty and daily in-office work.

Qualifications

• This position requires willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours in emergencies.
• Requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Requires daily in-office work.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics.
• Must hold an active Florida Dietitian or Nutritionist license in good standing.
• At least two years of nutrition-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and schedule management.
• Directs work, ensures coverage, and maintains timesheets.
• Ensures WIC clinic operations, policy adherence, and program integrity.
• Assesses nutrition data and provides individualized counseling for varied risk groups.
• Promotes breastfeeding and makes referrals to lactation staff.
• Provides community referrals and conducts anthropometrics and appropriate lab testing.
• Supports outreach events and participates in meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Maintains required licensure and readiness for disaster/emergency duty.

Skills

Supervising

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Quality assurance

Quality control

Policy interpretation & training

Nutrition principles

Nutritional counseling

SMART goals

SOAP documentation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutritional science / dietetics

Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license

Job description

Department of Health in Florida is seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR to lead WIC clinic operations, supervise staff, and ensure policy compliance. The role includes training, performance evaluations, and directing daily activities to support nutrition services.

Responsibilities cover nutrition data review, individual counseling, lactation referrals, outreach, and maintaining licensure. Applicants must be licensed and prepared for emergency duty and daily in-office work.