SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64029898

Requisition No: 842957 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64029898

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029898 

Salary:  $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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Open Competitive 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Certifies clients in Sumter County (Bushnell and Wildwood) for participation in the WIC program in accordance with the policies of the WIC program and regulations stated in DHM 150-24. Provides nutrition education contacts to low, high, and medically high-risk clients as defined by agency policies. May travel to outlying clinics in Marion County as needed; maintains the same client service standards in all clinics. 

 

Provides assessment, nutrition education, counseling and breastfeeding support using approved materials and format.  Assists clients in setting goals for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in meeting goals.  Makes referrals as appropriate.

 

Correctly documents nutrition assessment and care plans in FL WiSE using SOAP or another approved format.  Entries are completed the same day services are provided with the correct method, title, and user identification.

 

Accurately completes reports and data entry into HMS (EAR), People First, and the FL WiSE system by required deadlines using the FL WiSE manual and DHM 150-24 policies and procedures.

 

Participates in preparation and presentation of newsletters, bulletin boards, in-service training, and other activities as assigned by supervisor.   May be required to present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.

 

Provides services to clients in an efficient manner so that clinic flow is smooth, and caseload is evenly distributed among nutrition staff.  Follows established sanitation, safety practices, computer, and phone use policies.

 

Attends and participates in staff meetings, and professional and staff development activities.  Completes required state and WIC training as evidenced by completion certificates or TRAIN transcript. 

 

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics. 
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, and disease. 
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical dietary, and clinical data. 
• Ability to use various counseling and educational styles.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer, fax, copier, scanner, and printer.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

Bachelor's of Science Degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics

Current valid driver's license

Willingness to travel to clinics using your own personal vehicle (travel reimbursement is available)

Florida Licensure as a Dietetician/Nutritionist