Nutrition Educator

Requisition No: 824788 
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - ********
 Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: ********  
Salary: $40,463.36 to $40,475.50 
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2024 
Total Compensation Estimator  Job posting category (Open Competitive) Your Specific Responsibilities: This position will be responsible to the SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATOR - SES for implementation of the county wide WIC program including clinic and outreach. This position will work out of the Daytona Beach WIC site but will provide WIC and Nutrition Services at the various sites throughout Volusia County. The employee is expected to arrive at assigned location (daily) on time at the provided start time. Mileage will only be paid in accordance with State policies for travel to different service site locations within the county.
Certifies WIC eligible participants. Provides nutrition assessment, certification and counseling of WIC applicants as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) 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/postpartum women. Completes quality assurance for high-risk clients monthly as assigned. Provides/documents healthcare referrals for community resources, as needed by the participant.
Implement WIC outreach objectives to include all WIC sites according to established goals set by state WIC office and local agency. Provide outreach packets to physician staff and community organizations. Attend community events as a representative of the WIC program.
Other Related duties:
Timely accurate completion of EARs, timesheets, time summaries and trainings in compliance with local agency requirements.
Emergency duty including but not limited to shelter duty as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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
Qualifications: Minimum -
Must have ability to plan, organize, and evaluate a nutrition program or project. 
Must have knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Must have a bility to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Must have a bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to develop educational training plans and supporting materials.
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: Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117
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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit  .
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:  
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 ). 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 ). 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.