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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - Join to apply for the SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST role at State of Florida

Requisition No: Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position will report directly to the WIC Director.

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida is required for this position.

Primary Duties:

1. Provide nutrition assessment including the gathering of anthropometric and hematological data.
2. Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to clients.
3. Assist and guide clerical and technical support staff of the WIC program.
4. Assist in the development of Walton County WIC nutrition education materials.
5. Perform duties at the main clinic site or any WIC satellite clinic.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and professional ability to work as a team and independently.
7. Support and promote excellent customer service.
8. Ensure compliance with all standards and regulations.
9. Certify participants for WIC in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
10. Provide appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on assessed information.
11. Document all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE.
12. Provide professional nutrition counseling and follow-up to clients.
13. Participate in VENA principles.
14. Promote breastfeeding as the normal method of infant feeding.
15. Provide basic breastfeeding information and assist in teaching clients.
16. Document all activities appropriately in the FL WiSE System.
17. Obtain anthropometric and hematological data.
18. Check client's immunization status in FL Shots.
19. Participate in monitoring QI/QA activities.
20. Act as a role model to co-workers.
21. Help train new staff.
22. Attend meetings and participate in Walton CHD committees.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Ability to prioritize duties effectively.
3. Ability to take accurate height/length and weight measurements.
4. Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; infants; and children under 5.
5. Basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE.
6. Ability to work with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
7. Ability to counsel clients and conduct group education classes.
8. Provide excellent customer service.
9. Ability to lift and maneuver lab equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida; eligible for License as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. Valid Driver's License. Preferred CLC License Within Two Years Of Position. Preferred to possess bilingual interpretation skills.

Please Be Advised:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed. Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out. The successful candidate must pass a Level II Background screening.

For more information, please visit the SSS website.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority.