OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64958337

Requisition No: 852224 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64958337

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64958337 

Salary:  $19.75 - $20.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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The incumbent in this position is anticipated to work an average of 32 hours per week following a schedule of

Monday-Thursday, 08:30-17:00.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position requires a person who is capable of providing nutrition assessment, diet counseling, and nutrition education to clients; consultation/in-service to other employees; and participates in community education programs. 

1. According to Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), agency policies and supervisor’s instructions provides nutrition services to WIC clients.
   1. Certifies/recertifies women, infants and children to participate in the WIC program.
   2. Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for WIC clients, and documents counseling in client record same day of the service using the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP) format. Develops and implements a nutrition care plan appropriate for each client.
   3. Selects, develops, and evaluates client education materials, including preparing bulletin boards and conducting group instruction.
   4. Serves a minimum average of 12 clients per day.
   5. Spends a minimum of 20% of WIC time in nutrition education activities.
   6. Spends at least 6% of WIC time in breastfeeding education activities.
   7. Uses FL-WiSE electronic system to facilitate services to WIC clients.
2. Issues WIC benefits and directly distributed formula according to DHM 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and local procedures. Maintains necessary inventories and follows security procedures.
3. Performs hemoglobin testing and height/length/weight measurements for WIC clients as needed: trains staff on anthropometrics.
4. Conducts inventory of formula, breast pumps, and EBT cards.
5. Provides Nutrition Services for non-WIC clients.
6. Provides nutrition in service to support staff as assigned.
7. Follows Personnel Rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of lunch and break times, usage of sick leave, annual leave or personal holiday, and all other applicable tasks and behaviors.  Completes required documents that show the expenditure of work time and the tasks performed.
8. Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops, follows DOH rules and regulations, and performs other related duties as required according to agency policy and supervisor’s instructions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Ability to use a computer, printer and calculator.
• Ability to use program related computer software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform anthropometric and hemoglobin tests for WIC clients using appropriate biohazard, safety and WIC procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Access to transportation
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics, clinical nutrition, nutritional science, community nutrition, food and nutrition, or public health nutrition

Preferred –

• Experience providing nutrition education to individuals
• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support to individuals
• Experience as an employee of a WIC program

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:

North Port Family Health Center

6919 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• 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!

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.