OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64858584

Requisition No: 838536 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64858584

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858584 

Salary:  $24.91 PER HOUR 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64858584

WIC PROGRAM

 

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

 

Hybrid-remote work available

 

 

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

 We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

 

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional public health nutrition position working as a Nutrition Educator in the Department of Health in Broward County WIC program. Employee provides nutrition assessment and counseling for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor.

• This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).
• Provides individual and group nutrition assessment and education to high and low risk clients for the WIC Program. Assists clients in making client centered, measurable, and obtainable goals. Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients. Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC Data System. All work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Determines client eligibility following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.