NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004616

Requisition No: 849669 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004616

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004616 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $42,848.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2025 

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Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and counseling, including high risk care plans, when appropriate to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC,) FL-WiSE Clinic Manual, and WiSE Notes.

Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC program including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors based upon procedures found in DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual. Prescribes and makes changes in the WIC food packages for clients.

Provides high risk nutrition care plans for clients enrolled in the WIC Program.

Documents high risk nutrition care plan in the FL-WiSE system using the SOAP (Subjective, Objectives, Assessment and Plan) method. Provides close follow up to high-risk nutrition clients ensuring the required number of high-risk contacts are met.

Conducts monthly education in-services for Nutrition Educators and CPA staff at the Clermont WIC office.

Conducts quarterly training of the Nutrition Education Kit for staff at the Clermont WIC office.

Collects and evaluates information from WIC records, which can be used for quality improvement purposes. Ensures quality assurance record reviews include records from the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) at the Clermont WIC office.

Makes referrals to other provider agencies in an appropriate manner. Maintains records and reports, such as the Employee Activity Report (EARs), travel and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner. Attends and participates in staff development training and required in-service training sessions, as well as regularly scheduled Florida Department of Health in Lake County staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service.  Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the lifecycle.  Knowledge of meal planning, food budgeting and purchasing.  Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.  Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are high risk.  Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs.  Ability to participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching classes.  Ability to plan organize an coordinate work assignments.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software.  Bilingual English and Spanish language is preferred.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural
• Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.  An official transcript is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position

Preferred –

• Experience performing Nutrition Educator duties in a health care setting
• Experience certifying or recertifying clients in a WIC program
• Experience providing training to staff or co-workers
• Experience speaking, writing and reading the Spanish language

Florida 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:

Clermont, FL

The 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

If 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 eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.