Counter Salesman

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: $53,995-$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 and other providers involved in the care and provision of services to WIC clients.
4. Assist in the development of Walton County WIC nutrition education materials for client distribution.
5. Perform duties at the main clinic site or any other WIC satellite clinic.
6. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work as a team and independently with clients.
7. Support and promote excellent customer service.
8. Ensure compliance with all standards associated with this position, including security, integrity, and confidentiality regulations.
9. Certify participants for WIC in accordance with federal requirements and Florida Department of Health WIC policies and guidelines.
10. Accurately determine nutritional/health risk for certification through individual nutrition assessments.
11. Provide appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on assessed information and current rules.
12. Document all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE.
13. Provide professional nutrition counseling and follow-up to clients in accordance with established care plans.
14. Participate in VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) principles.
15. Provide breastfeeding support and information.
16. Promote breastfeeding as the normal and preferred method of infant feeding.
17. Document all activities appropriately in the FL WiSE System and code all services accurately.
18. Work in a laboratory to obtain anthropometric and hematological data.
19. Check client's immunization status in FL Shots and accurately input client information into the FL WiSE system.
20. Participate in monitoring QI/QA activities to assure compliance with program guidelines.
21. Help train new CPA staff and breastfeeding staff upon hire.
22. Attend meetings and participate in Walton CHD committees as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
2. Ability to devise effective solutions based on goals and objectives.
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 the age of 5.
5. Basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE for daily clinic function.
6. Ability to work with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
7. Ability to counsel clients individually and conduct group education classes.
8. Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
9. Ability to lift and maneuver lab equipment, supplies, and WIC infant formula/nutritionals up to twenty-five pounds.

Qualifications:

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

Please Be Advised: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed. The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation.

Mission: Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Where You Will Work: DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach

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.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.

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