NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004510

About the role

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is primarily responsible for certifying potential low risk participants to the program and for providing nutrition education and breastfeeding education.

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with DHM 150-24. Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data, as well as operation of WIC computer equipment as stated in DHM 150-24 and the WIC System Guide.
• Provides culturally relevant nutrition education on an individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition. Develops, monitors, evaluates and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medically high risk. Selects, develops and evaluates client educational materials. Coordinates nutrition education services for assigned clients and makes referrals for appropriate services.
• Evaluates program eligibility status of each client to ensure that a valid issuance of electronic benefits can be performed. Issues WIC Program electronic benefits to certified participants in accordance with procedures outlined in DHM 150-24 and the Florida WiSE System Manual. Schedules appointments for participants through the WIC appointment system. Reviews use of electronic benefits in approved grocery stores. Answers questions regarding access to WIC program services. Whenever possible, the determination of income eligibility and/or nutrition risk eligibility and issuance functions must be separate in order to ensure program integrity as stated in DHM 150-24, page 3-1, section 3-2c.
• Prepares employee activity reports of time and services provided and summarizes nutrition services and activities at biweekly intervals. Prepares and submits requests for travel reimbursements according to established format and procedures.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and other professional and staff development activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested or as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specific major in dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management.
• Current, valid Driver's License.