Senior WIC Nutrition Educator & Site Lead

Florida; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal/H

State Group Insurance options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Lehigh Acres seeks a Health Educator Consultant to oversee nutrition services at a WIC site. The role includes risk assessment, education, referrals, breastfeeding support, and administrative duties, with supervision responsibilities. Bilingual ability is a plus; travel to sites may be involved.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s in nutrition/public health and a valid driver’s license. Salary ranges from $59,000 to $61,000 annually, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in nutritional science, public health, dietetics or related field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience with WIC procedures (DHM 150-24) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to clients using client-centered approaches.
• Determine nutrition risk eligibility and document services per guidelines.
• Refer clients to appropriate services and manage food package assignments.
• Support breastfeeding initiatives and maintain Breastfeeding Friendly site practices.
• Complete administrative projects, QA activities, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Breastfeeding promotion

Anthropometrics

Hematology measures

Bilingual interpreter

Nutrition education

Assessment & planning

Decision making

Reporting & records

Supervision

Performance evaluation

Work prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical calculations

Indoor work

Data accuracy

Tech proficiency

Women, infants, children care

Noise/temperature tolerance

Lifting 50 lbs

Prolonged sitting

Adaptability

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in nutritional science/public health

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Lehigh Acres seeks a Health Educator Consultant to oversee nutrition services at a WIC site. The role includes risk assessment, education, referrals, breastfeeding support, and administrative duties, with supervision responsibilities. Bilingual ability is a plus; travel to sites may be involved.

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s in nutrition/public health and a valid driver’s license. Salary ranges from $59,000 to $61,000 annually, with full benefits.