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    Nutrition Educator - Okeechobee, United States - State of Florida

    State of Florida
    State of Florida Okeechobee, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Requisition No: 827544


    Agency:
    Department of Health


    Working Title:

    NUTRITION EDUCATOR

    Pay Plan:
    Career Service


    Position Number:

    Salary:
    $45,000 - $50,000 annually

    Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2024

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    Open Competitive

    Nutrition Educator - Position No


    Salary:
    $45,000 - $50,000 annually


    Your Specific Responsibilities:
    Certifies clients for WIC. Provides individual counseling to WIC clients meeting high and low nutritional risk criteria.

    Assesses clients' nutritional needs, develops care plans with goal setting using soap note format and provides 2nd nutrition education contacts to all clients.

    Reviews client records for medically high-risk criteria and makes referrals to the licensed dietitian. If fluent in another language, you may be required to assist with translating to ensure quality client services.

    Collects anthropometric data of clients through conducting heights/stature and weight measurements. Performs fingers sticks to assess hemoglobin levels of WIC participants. Will receive training on proper anthropometric and hematological collection methods by an approved trainer prior to job duties.

    Conducts and/or attends health related meetings, staff meetings, committees, and workgroups. Assists with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed. Completes related assignments as necessary. Employee works for the FDOH - Okeechobee

    Provides breastfeeding education, encouragement, guidance, and referrals to ensure success. Assists with WIC breastfeeding activities.

    Receives exempt formula upon arrival to the clinic site. Documents receipt and returns inventory paperwork to the employee responsible for the master inventory. Participates in performing formula inventory on the last working day each month.

    Documents smoking cessation referrals in client education notes and in the HMS system. Issues WIC benefits to participants when appropriate or directed by clinic supervisor.

    If fluent in another language, you may be required to assist with translating to ensure quality client services.

    Seeks to improve professional development within the scope of public health by way of approved workshops and training activities.

    Attends staff meetings and other health related meetings, committee meetings, and workgroups as needed. Travels to clinics and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Submits reports such as travel, HMS, People First within the timeframe assigned.

    Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.


    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    Reading Comprehension

    Writing

    Information Gathering

    Speaking

    Active Listening

    Mathematics

    Product Inspection

    Information Gathering

    Management of Personal Resources

    Coordination

    Customer and Personal Service

    Clerical

    Computer

    English Language


    Qualifications:


    Minimum -* Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours of days in the event of an emergency.

    This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster of threat of a disaster, made-made or natural.


    • Have and maintain a valid Florida's driver's license. If out of state, Florida license required within 30 days of hire.
    • Have Bachelor of Science degree from a Nutrition/Dietetics Program that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
    Preferred -* Bilingual English/Spanish

    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:
    FDOH in Okeechobee County

    1728 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, Florida 34972

    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.


    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 , 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.

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