OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64906939

About the role

This is a professional public health nutrition position working as a Nutrition Educator in the Department of Health in Broward County WIC program. Employee provides nutrition assessment and counseling for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
• Assists clients in making client centered, measurable, and obtainable goals.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients.
• Documents all client contacts in the WIC Data System.
• Determines client eligibility following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.
• Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics.
• Ability to work early morning and late evening hours and Saturdays.
• Must have WIC experience working in a WIC clinic providing education to WIC clients.

Skills

• Knowledge of current science and practice of Food and Nutrition Dietetics.
• Up-to-date knowledge of WIC Program (Federal Rules and Regulations) as outlined in HRSM 150-24.
• Up-to-date knowledge of WIC Information Project of the WIC Program.
• Knowledge of medical record documentation methods (SOAP).
• Ability to educate on food and nutritional needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Benefits

The State of Florida offers several benefits for OPS employees, including:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

Pay

$24.91 hourly

Schedule

In-office position, works on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. Works early morning and late evening hours and Saturdays.