Nutrition Educator
Company: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Pinellas Park
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 688305Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title:
NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64001151Position Number: 64001151Salary:
$1,308.62 Bi-WeeklyPosting Closing Date: 07/27/2022Thank you for
your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department
of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a
successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right
place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are
recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an
interview.Nutrition EducatorCertifies clients for participation in
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC Program) according to the WIC Manual DHM 150-24.
Provides nutrition counseling, education and follow-up services to
WIC Program clients. Promotes and supports breastfeeding among WIC
clients. Develops nutrition care plans and documents information in
WIC data system. Follows policies and procedures for collection,
entry and management of data as well as operation of the WIC data
system (FL WiSE) according to the WIC User Manual for clinic.
Develops high risk nutrition care plans for high risk clients.
Assures scheduling of follow-up counseling sessions. Performs
anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.Designs
nutrition educational materials for use in the WIC Program. Assists
with training of new WIC nutrition staff in the certification and
counseling process. Assists with the development and evaluation of
the nutrition program plan and other documents as needed for the
WIC Program.Your Specific Responsibilities: Determine Nutritional
risk eligibility for the WIC program. Provide nutrition education
and counseling to WIC clients. Promote and support breastfeeding
for prenatal and postpartum clients. Refer clients for needed
services within the health department and within the community.
Document all services within the FL Wise System. Develop nutrition
care plans for high risk clients. Perform height, weight and
hemoglobin test on WIC clients. Assist supervisor with working WIC
reports. Assign appropriate WIC food packages and make food package
changes as needed. Issue WIC benefits as needed.Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: Utilization of equipment including
anthropometric equipment, hematology equipment and computer
equipment. Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs
throughout the life cycle. Ability to determine nutritional risk
and needs and nutrition education plans for individuals including
low risk, high risk. Ability to provide nutrition education and
breastfeeding promotion to others in groups or individual
instruction. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work
assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others. Ability to provide client-centered
nutrition counseling to WIC clients.Qualifications:Minimum- A
Bachelor's or master's degree in Nutrition, Public Health
Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition from a school that is
accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Preferred- At
least one year of WIC program experience as a Nutritionist or
Nutrition Educator. Bilingual in English and SpanishFlorida
Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:Mission:To
protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida
through integrated state, county & community efforts.Vision:To be
the Healthiest State in the Nation.Values:I nnovation: We search
for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.A
ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our
partners.E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning
& continuous performance improvement.Where You Will Work:Department
of Health at the Pinellas Park Health Center in Pinellas Park,
FloridaThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for
the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total
compensation package for employees features a highly competitive
set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group
Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision,
and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options,
including employer contributions(For more information, please click
); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!For a more
complete list of benefits, visit .Please be advised:Your responses
to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by
documentation provided through the electronic application
process.This position requires a security background check and/or
drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will
be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order
to conduct this background check.Male applicants born on or after
October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless
they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before
their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption
from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:
you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please
check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if
you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current
retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible
depending upon the date of your retirement.The successful candidate
will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will
be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the
Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social
Security Administration to verify employment cumbents may be
required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond
normal work hours or days.The State of Florida is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not
tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Applicants
requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority
and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification
to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient
time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a
Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable
suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.,
Drug-Free Workplace Act.Florida has the third largest population of
veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and
women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed
to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and
their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit
their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's
VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the
Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for
military veterans who apply for a health care professional license
within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help
ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce
is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the
dedication devoted to protecting our country.The State of Florida
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and
does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the
workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as
defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the
agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center
(1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made
in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the
accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in
accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace
Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida
Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive
preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are
encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to
receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting
documentation with each submission that includes character of
service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any
other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation
requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is
due by the close of the vacancy announcement.Nearest Major Market:
Tampa
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