Ops Nutrition Educator

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Requisition No: 869225

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR -

• Time sheet and EAR entry within the required time frame
• Subject to emergency duty in the event of a natural disaster, including work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days
• Perform phone response and assistance for the FDOH Marion County WIC Program/Breastfeeding Program, promoting cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment
• Answer multi-line phone, input data into the FL-WISE computer system, transfer calls, triage calls to program staff, assist callers and clients with program questions, appointment scheduling, and inform them what they may need to bring for appointments
• Maintain confidentiality of client records and health data per state and federal laws
• Maintain current knowledge of the Federal WIC program regulations, including WIC memos, WIC FL-WiSE clinic manual, and the FL WIC Manual DHM 150-24

Minimum

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• Valid Driver License
• Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle

Preferred

• Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments, and writing nutrition care plans
• Experience working the WIC program

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, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Marion County Health Department

1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, Florida 34471

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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. The successful candidate will complete the Form I‑9 and be verified using the E‑Verify system.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑877‑562‑7287) in advance.

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.