SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64058566

Requisition No: 840684 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64058566

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64058566 

Salary:  48,756.50-50,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2024 

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Job Positing Category: Open Competitive 

Special Note: This position is work with the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program providing nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, counseling and education to pregnant women, breastfeeding women or post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5 years.  Professional Nutritionist assessing and evaluating nutritional status, writing nutrition care plans, providing nutrition counseling and education; developing nutrition education materials and/or in-service classes; providing support for breastfeeding and referrals coordination.  Computer skills and provision of excellent customer service.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to clients of the supplemental food program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.

Provides excellent customer service to clients displaying courtesy and respect while expediting their visit to reduce wait time. Interviews WIC clients to certify for the WIC program per state WIC program policies and regulations stated in DHM 150-24.  Performs a nutritional assessment screening and analyzes medical and anthropometric data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Monitors accuracy of completion of growth grids and measurement techniques by Health Support staff.  Develops client nutritional care plans to include from 1-3 client-centered goals and prescribes food packages. Documents in FL-Wise electronic client records by end of business day.  In rare emergencies, a late entry note must follow local and state protocol. Provides individual and group nutritional counseling and education.  Completes High-risk nutritional counseling referrals and counsels all medically high-risk WIC clients at least once per certification period. Refers clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies. Distributes exempt infant formulas to WIC clients as prescribed by a Physician/APRN/Physician assistant per WIC program guidelines.   Handles receipt of exempt formula and distributes per local procedures. Promotes and supports breastfeeding; distributes breast pumps per guidelines and makes referrals to peer counselors and the Lactation Consultant.  Performs duties utilizing a teamwork approach to assure program objectives are coordinated with other staff to achieve desired results.  Cultivates positive work relationships with co-workers and communicates key concepts to supervisor and co-workers for efficient operations. Maintains client confidentiality and security in accordance DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy Confidential Information.

Participates in formulation of nutrition education activities.  Coordinates the 2nd Nutrition Contact quarterly topic training with lesson plan and roll out of flip charts for WIC support staff as requested. Prepares and presents nutrition classes per agency objectives.  Coordinates and submits reports of non-WIC clients counseling.  Completes Quality Assurance of WIC Records per state and local guidelines on a regular basis for agency; documents observational reviews of WIC staff for competencies as assigned. Assists with the breast pump program.  Assists with formula inventory, receipt, and handling as requested. Assists SPHNS to assure prompt handling of exempt formula invoices. Assists with nutrition reports and analysis as assigned.

Participates in the development, community assessment and carrying out of Objectives of Biennial Nutrition Program Plan. Assists with orientation training for new WIC staff and/or student interns as needed and community presentations. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff developmental activities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, nutrition education and nutrition presentations.  Computer skills, time management, excellent communication skills, excellent customer service skills, coordination with co-workers and partners on common projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Registered Dietitian  
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida
• Excellent computer skills and writing/speaking skills.
• Nutrition counseling skills and ability
• Special Needs Shelter work for DOH

Preferred:

• WIC Program work experience
• Six months or more nutrition counseling/education experience

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:

St. Lucie

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.