Ops Nutrition Educator

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Requisition No:883388

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR -

Will provide WIC nutritional services in the various sites throughout Volusia County and other future sites as needed. Provides nutrition assessment, certification, and counseling of WIC applicants as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). Certifies WIC eligible participants using VENA (Value Enhanced Nutritional Assessment) counseling techniques. Completes all initial and ongoing training required for a CPA. Assesses participants for high risk status and completes high risk care plans per current protocol.

Provides low and high risk contacts per protocol. Documents interactive counseling sessions per required format. Promotes breastfeeding for pregnant and postpartum women. Provides/documents healthcare referrals for community resources, as needed by the participant.

Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate a nutrition program or project.

Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position

Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions

Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition

Must be willing to travel to outlaying sites using your own vehicle if needed (mileage will be provided in accordance with agency policy) and/or state vehicle

Preferred -

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

WIC Experience preferred

Ability to develop educational training plans and supporting materials.

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful…