NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64006273

Requisition No: 823727 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64006273

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006273 

Salary:  $32,760 - $37585.60 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly skilled professional position which requires an expert understanding of the Federal WlC & Nutrition Program and the use of the WIC FL-WiSE system with minimal supervision, Maintains current knowledge of the Federal WIC program regulations including WIC memos, WIC data system guide and the DOH manual 150-24. Having successfully completed the Nutrition Education Series of the Florid Nutrition Training Guide Modules, will provide quality nutrition care to WIC participants in compliance with the Federal Regulations.

The incumbent is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork, in a diverse environment and as an employee of the Department of Health in Alachua County, represents the agency and its mission and values. Maintains courteous and cooperative relationship with staff and the public. Adheres to all departmental policy/procedure, state, and federal laws governing information, security and privacy. The staff must maintain a driver's license and a car in good working order with adequate insurance. Staff must also immediately report any citations for moving violations as well as suspension of driver's license.

Completed Nutrition Assessment for all lorry and high-risk WIC clients to provide client-centered nutrition services.

Documents Nutrition Care Plan and identified nutrition risks using a standardized process. Provides VENA cased nutrition assessment and counseling utilizing appropriate educational materials. Assess client's readiness to change and help client chose appropriate goal(s). Make referrals for appropriate health and social services. Established appropriate number of subsequent individual nutrition education contacts. Evaluates and revises nutrition care plan as needed.

Attends in-service on the Nutrition Education Kit and provides interactive nutrition education contacts to low risk participants.  lnputs the nutrition service code in the data system, Maintains documentation of participant goal setting.

Promotes breastfeeding education. Assists with participates in the QI,/QA activities to support the success of WC.

Obtains accurate data on height and weight measurements on participants. Performs hematocriuhemoglobin testing and records results electronically. Cleans equipment and area where blood work is done daily. Maintains "universal precautions" when completing HST duties. Follows established guidelines and standards for safety in handling equipment, biological specimens, and waste products to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens. Accurately completes the lab/anthropometrics screens in the electronic data system- Maintains and inventories all medical supplies.

Disburses VOC/IO cards following standard procedure to eligible WIC participants. Records the necessary information on VOC/ID cards. Reviews all data for accuracy and completeness. Keeps security. Loads benefits into WIC EBT account for household.

Collects data for the end-of-day and end-of-month reports as assigned and submits same to the supervisor on a timely basis. Assists with inventories for WIC formula, equipment and educational resources. Submits reports within the require timeframe.

Assists the supervisor with training of staff. Attends staff meetings and trainings as required. Travels to other clinic sites to provide services to WIC participants as needed. Refers vendor questions to the vendor manager and client concerns to the supervisor, Completes and submits time sheets, EARS, and travel correctly, timely and according to established division and agency guidelines, Reads, understands, and implements directives assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service. Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout life cycle. 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 not at medical high nutritional risk. Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs. Ability lo participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching classes, demonstrating food practices, giving talks, and developing or selecting educational materials. Ability lo plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain records, communicate, maintains effective working relations and good rapport. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to lift '15-25 lbs.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Experience instructing clients in nutrition, principle, dietary plans and food selection/preparation.

Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to clients.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in dietetics or nutritional sciences.

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:

Alachua CHD,224 SE 24th St Gainesville, Fl 3264 Travel up to 25% of the time

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• 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.

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.