OPS Senior Public Health Nutritionist - 64964489

Ops Senior Public Health Nutritionist - 64964489

As a Senior Public Health Nutritionist, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Interviewing WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening for medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
• Analyzing medical and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility.
• Developing client nutritional care plans and at least one client centered goal for each contact.
• Prescribing food packages documented in the medical record.
• Monitoring accuracy of growth grids by lab clinic staff.
• Referring clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies.
• Assessing, educating, and promoting positive breastfeeding practices to WIC participants and referring clients to Peer Counselors, CLC and IBCLC, as needed in accordance with WIC State standards.
• Participating in health fairs and WIC outreach activities with community-based organizations in Volusia County aimed at increasing WIC participation and clinic caseload.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.

Qualifications:

• Licensed dietitian in the State of Florida
• Willing and able to travel to outlying clinic or community sites in Volusia County, utilizing your own vehicle if needed (mileage will be provided in accordance with agency policy)

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Experience working in Public Health/Community Nutrition/WIC
• Master's Degree in Dietetics, Public Health, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience providing medical nutrition counseling and education to clients

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include:

• 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.