NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004421

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is highly responsible work with the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program requiring independent decision-making regarding nutrition clients. All work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth in the WIC Department of Health (DOH) 150-24 Manual, Florida’s WIC Information System and EBT (FL WiSE) manual and other written information or protocols. Travel may be required.

Provides individual nutrition counseling for both high and low risk WIC clients. Utilizes diet histories, medical history, anthropometric and laboratory data to develop appropriate care plans for high-risk participants. Establishes appropriate goals and follow-up plans for clients. Identifies and refers medically high-risk clients to the licensed nutritionist. Verifies special formula prescription, amount, and type prior to taking to issuance staff.

Provides accurate information on breastfeeding to increase the rate of initiation and duration. Refers new prenatal and breastfeeding clients to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or Lactation Consultant. Demonstrates proper use of electric breast pumps and manual pumps. Ensures electrical pump contracts are completed for issuance. Instructs all new participants in the use of WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Refers clients to other health and social services as appropriate.

Obtains heights and weights on WIC eligible participants using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved techniques. Draws blood for hemoglobin following agency protocols. Documents anthropometric and hemoglobin results in FL WiSE. Follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for safety procedures, lab cleaning and disposal of contaminated materials. Refers participants to other health and social services as appropriate.

Tracks quarterly WIC secondary education newsletter topics, compiles response reports, and delivers educational presentations to WIC staff.

Travel to satellite service site assigned to provide WIC nutrition services. Assists in program audits, outreach, evaluation, and reports related to assigned areas of responsibility. Serves on community and health department committees as a nutrition expert and representative of the WIC Program. Audit nutrition charts for compliance with Federal, State, and local agency policy. Participation in professional organizations is encouraged.

Other duties as assigned.

Other job-related requirements for this position: This position 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 this position 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment. This position will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17). May be required to use a personal vehicle for work-related duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Utilization of equipment, required for the position: Basic computer skills: Excel and Word.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation site):

Valid Driver’s License. A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited university according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the DOH Manual 150-24.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8 am to 5 pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 hrs. (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.). Flex schedule permitted. May be required to work extended hours or weekends.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Bachelor Degree in Nutrition, and 0-1 year of work experience. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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