SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321 1
Florida Department of Financial Services, Virginia State University, VA, United States
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321 1
Date: Mar 24, 2026
Requisition No:872610
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321 1
Senior Public Health Nutritionist
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certifies clients for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) according to the WIC Manual DHM 150-24.
Provides nutrition counseling, education and follow-up services to WIC Program clients.
Promotes and supports breastfeeding among WIC clients.
Develops nutrition care plans and documents information in WIC data system.
Follows 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.
Develops high risk nutrition care plans for medical high-risk clients and high-risk clients.
Assures scheduling of follow-up counseling sessions and performs anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.
Provides group nutrition education classes to WIC participants as needed.
Designs nutrition educational materials for use in the WIC Program.
Assists with training of new WIC nutrition staff in the certification and counseling process and assists with the development and evaluation of the nutrition program plan.
Performs 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 Statues 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
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
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
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 State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
The State of Florida is an EEO employer pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S.
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Requisition No:872610
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64034321 1
Senior Public Health Nutritionist
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certifies clients for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) according to the WIC Manual DHM 150-24.
Provides nutrition counseling, education and follow-up services to WIC Program clients.
Promotes and supports breastfeeding among WIC clients.
Develops nutrition care plans and documents information in WIC data system.
Follows 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.
Develops high risk nutrition care plans for medical high-risk clients and high-risk clients.
Assures scheduling of follow-up counseling sessions and performs anthropometric duties to include hemoglobin as needed.
Provides group nutrition education classes to WIC participants as needed.
Designs nutrition educational materials for use in the WIC Program.
Assists with training of new WIC nutrition staff in the certification and counseling process and assists with the development and evaluation of the nutrition program plan.
Performs 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 Statues 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
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
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
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 State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
The State of Florida is an EEO employer pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S.
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