SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321 1
People First Service Center, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321
Requisition No.: 872610
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certify clients for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) according to the WIC Manual DHM 150-24. Provide nutrition counseling, education and follow-up services to WIC Program clients. Promote and support breastfeeding among WIC clients.
Develop nutrition care plans and document information in the WIC data system. Follow policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data as well as operation of the WIC data system (FL WiSE) according to the WIC User Manual for clinic.
Create high‑risk nutrition care plans for medical high‑risk clients and other high‑risk clients. Ensure scheduling of follow‑up counseling sessions. Perform anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.
Provide group nutrition education classes to WIC participants as needed. Design nutrition educational materials for use in the WIC Program.
Assist with training of new WIC nutrition staff in the certification and counseling process. Assist with the development and evaluation of the nutrition program plan and other documents as needed for the WIC Program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including attending meetings and seminars as needed for the WIC Program and completing EARs reports, nutrition education activity reports, etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
Ability to determine nutritional needs and nutrition education plans for individuals who are and are not at medical high nutritional risk.
Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Qualifications Minimum
Florida State Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (Florida Statutes Chapter 468 Section 509)
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Driver’s license
Preferred
Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English and Spanish
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
At least 1 year of WIC 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Department of Health in Pinellas County – St. Petersburg Health Center
205 Dr. MLK Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Travel to other locations may be required.
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 includes:
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
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Veterans’ Preference: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certify clients for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) according to the WIC Manual DHM 150-24. Provide nutrition counseling, education and follow-up services to WIC Program clients. Promote and support breastfeeding among WIC clients.
Develop nutrition care plans and document information in the WIC data system. Follow policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data as well as operation of the WIC data system (FL WiSE) according to the WIC User Manual for clinic.
Create high‑risk nutrition care plans for medical high‑risk clients and other high‑risk clients. Ensure scheduling of follow‑up counseling sessions. Perform anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.
Provide group nutrition education classes to WIC participants as needed. Design nutrition educational materials for use in the WIC Program.
Assist with training of new WIC nutrition staff in the certification and counseling process. Assist with the development and evaluation of the nutrition program plan and other documents as needed for the WIC Program.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including attending meetings and seminars as needed for the WIC Program and completing EARs reports, nutrition education activity reports, etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
Ability to determine nutritional needs and nutrition education plans for individuals who are and are not at medical high nutritional risk.
Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Qualifications Minimum
Florida State Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (Florida Statutes Chapter 468 Section 509)
Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Driver’s license
Preferred
Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English and Spanish
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
At least 1 year of WIC 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Department of Health in Pinellas County – St. Petersburg Health Center
205 Dr. MLK Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Travel to other locations may be required.
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 includes:
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
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Veterans’ Preference: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
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