OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64858582

🕒 August 12, 2025

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State of Florida

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10,000+ employees

🏛️ Government

📚 Education

Government • Education • Healthcare

State of Florida is the official government entity for the state of Florida, overseeing a variety of departments focused on public administration and services. It encompasses various agencies such as health care, education, environmental protection, transportation, and public safety. The State of Florida aims to provide comprehensive services and management for the community, offering employment opportunities across numerous sectors.

📋 Description

• 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. • Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. • Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including possible shelter duties. • This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics from an accredited college or university. • Able to work early mornings, late evenings, and Saturdays. • Preferred qualifications: Experience providing nutrition education to WIC participants. • Preferred qualifications: Experience documenting in the WIC Data System (FLWiSE). • This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. • All Florida Department of Health positions require ability to learn and communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

🏖️ Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) • Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) • Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed) • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) • Deferred Compensation (voluntary) • Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) • And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.