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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005790
Florida State Jobs, Auburndale, Florida, United States, 33823
Senior Public Health Nutritionist - 64005790
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. This is a responsible public health nutrition position providing services to clients or the community at any site or location in the geographic area covered by the Polk/Hardee WIC Program. WIC Program Duties: Completes the medical history, nutrition history, and breastfeeding assessment for WIC clients. Develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises nutrition care plans for high risk, medically high risk and low risk WIC clients and provides/documents nutrition and breastfeeding counseling according to all local, state and federal guidelines. Certifies eligible clients for participation in the WIC program by determining and assigning correct nutrition risk per program policies. Assigns/updates client food prescriptions according to program regulations Provides nutrition programs and outreach to health care professionals and members of the community. Completes inventories as assigned. Provides classes and group nutrition education per class lesson plans with appropriate documentation. Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in the supervision of the clinic and clinic staff. Takes and resolves client complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction as much as possible. Conducts quality improvement (QI) monitoring and reporting as directed by supervisor. Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in presenting results to subordinate staff and in making changes in clinic policies/procedures as appropriate based on QI findings. Completes administrative forms such as EARs, time sheets, and travel per department policies and required deadlines. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other staff development activities. Assist with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed. Completes all mandatory trainings within required time frames. Complies with all Department of Health and WIC security and confidentiality rules and regulations. Alternate Information Custodian for the WIC/Nutrition Division. Serves as the Alternate Information Custodian of assigned Information Sets; maintain the confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Information Security Policies, Protocols and Procedures, in accordance with Protocol: Security
3, V, Sec 1-3. This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed. Performs other assigned duties as requested by supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to develop educational/training plans and supporting materials. Ability to use various communication channels to provide education/training. Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data. Ability to interview and counsel patients. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate a nutrition program or project. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in public health nutrition, nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service management. As required by the Florida state WIC program Dietitians & Nutritionists, Chapter 468, Part X. Valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Other job-related requirements for this position: Emergency Duty:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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. Confidentiality:
Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. 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: Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work:
Auburndale, 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 (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 . 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
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. This is a responsible public health nutrition position providing services to clients or the community at any site or location in the geographic area covered by the Polk/Hardee WIC Program. WIC Program Duties: Completes the medical history, nutrition history, and breastfeeding assessment for WIC clients. Develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises nutrition care plans for high risk, medically high risk and low risk WIC clients and provides/documents nutrition and breastfeeding counseling according to all local, state and federal guidelines. Certifies eligible clients for participation in the WIC program by determining and assigning correct nutrition risk per program policies. Assigns/updates client food prescriptions according to program regulations Provides nutrition programs and outreach to health care professionals and members of the community. Completes inventories as assigned. Provides classes and group nutrition education per class lesson plans with appropriate documentation. Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in the supervision of the clinic and clinic staff. Takes and resolves client complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction as much as possible. Conducts quality improvement (QI) monitoring and reporting as directed by supervisor. Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in presenting results to subordinate staff and in making changes in clinic policies/procedures as appropriate based on QI findings. Completes administrative forms such as EARs, time sheets, and travel per department policies and required deadlines. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other staff development activities. Assist with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed. Completes all mandatory trainings within required time frames. Complies with all Department of Health and WIC security and confidentiality rules and regulations. Alternate Information Custodian for the WIC/Nutrition Division. Serves as the Alternate Information Custodian of assigned Information Sets; maintain the confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Information Security Policies, Protocols and Procedures, in accordance with Protocol: Security
3, V, Sec 1-3. This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed. Performs other assigned duties as requested by supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to develop educational/training plans and supporting materials. Ability to use various communication channels to provide education/training. Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data. Ability to interview and counsel patients. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate a nutrition program or project. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in public health nutrition, nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service management. As required by the Florida state WIC program Dietitians & Nutritionists, Chapter 468, Part X. Valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Other job-related requirements for this position: Emergency Duty:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, 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. Confidentiality:
Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. 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: Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work:
Auburndale, 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 (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 . 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