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Requisition No: 823293 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64003513

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003513 

Salary:  $43,500.00 - $46,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee (DOH-Manatee) is a customer driven public health organization in continuous pursuit of performance excellence. Our Mission – To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

 The incumbent represents the agency along with its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, respect, and teamwork in a diverse environment. This is a highly responsible nutrition educator position performing nutrition and quality management duties at any site or location in the geographic area covered by the Manatee WIC program.

Nutrition Education Duties:

• Provides individual and group nutrition education and therapeutic counseling for WIC clients according to all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with policies of the State of Florida WIC Program and regulations stated in DHM 150-24.
• Documents all nutrition education in the client’s electronic record, located in WIC WiSE program, and on EARs; using proper SOAP format.
• Provides nutrition programs through outreach efforts to health care professionals and members of the community.
• Ensures that clients get the recommended number of nutrition education contacts.
• Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal, and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition habits according to all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry, and management of data as well as the operation of computer terminals and printers according to the WIC Manual and DHM 150-24.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates clients’ educational materials.
• Coordinates nutrition education services for assigned clients and makes referrals for appropriate services, which may include breastfeeding and any other social service agencies, as needed.

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.

Participates in outreach activities, which will enhance the community’s knowledge of the WIC program, by attending health fairs and/or providing presentations on appropriate nutrition and breastfeeding education. These activities will be on current science-based information for clients who may be eligible for the program and will represent the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in a professional manner.

Independently and professionally addresses and resolves all customer service issues and takes appropriate actions. Will keep supervisor informed of the situation and outcome by the end of the workday. May be required to perform additional duties at the direction of WIC Director or Public Health Nutrition Supervisor.

Travels to other clinic sites, when scheduled, to provide nutrition education to WIC participants or caretakers and to perform WIC certifications.

Assists the Public Health Nutrition Program Director in the completion of inventories and in the development of quality improvement (QI) tools and QI monitoring activities.

Accurately completes all forms such as timesheets, EARs, encounter documentation, leave and attendance records, mileage, and other necessary items by the required deadlines. 

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff development activities.

Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Information Security: Maintains the confidentiality for the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and DOH Information Security Policies, Protocols, and Procedures, in accordance with Protocol: Security 3, V, Section 1-3.

Other duties: Performs other related duties as required (i.e. assist with preparation of annual report, strategic plans, and newsletter).

Incumbent 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 the incumbent incudes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat, man-made or natural.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic child care practices.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of program objectives.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and computer skills.
• Skill in basic counseling techniques.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to resolve conflict and provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish preferred.
• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resource services.
• Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, nutrition, child development, or child care settings.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Products, Email, MS WORD.
• Ability to use WIC program related software, and provide proof of successful completion of the WIC WiSE competency test.

Qualifications:

BS in Nutrition & Dietetics

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License

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:

 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.

Where You Will Work:

Manatee County

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 including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Please be advised:

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 completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) 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.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.