NUTRITION EDUCATOR

NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64085421

This position requires professional work in providing nutrition education services to clientele enrolled in the Hernando County Nutrition program for Women, Infant, and Children [WIC] Program. Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with policies of the state WIC program and regulations stated in HRSM 150-24. Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal [including breastfeeding]nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition habits. Develops, monitors, and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medical high risk. Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry, and management of data as well as the operation of computer terminals and printers according to the FL-WiSE manual and HRSM 150-24. Plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes to clientele concerning their nutritional requirements. Provides breastfeeding education and makes referrals to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Public Health Nutritionists. Reviews, analyzes, and provides follow-up on assigned WIC operational reports. Assists in preparation of strategic plan, nutrition education plan, and the quality assurance-monitoring program. Completes WIC Reports and inventories as assigned. Assists the supervisor in the provision of periodic in-service education to nursing and/or medical staff on new developments in WIC regulations, current nutrition topics, and other issues as assigned by the supervisor. Provides on-going staff training to WIC staff to include, but not limited to civil rights, FL-WiSE, Nutrition Education modules & monthly clerical nutrition education at the direction of the supervisor. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training and other professional and staff development activities. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required/requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service. Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle. Knowledge of meal planning, food budgeting and purchasing. Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction. Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk. Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs. Ability to participate in education or in-service training programs through teaching classes, demonstrating food practices, giving talks, and developing or selecting educational materials. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's degree in human nutrition, Food Science, or Dietetics in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Florida Chapter 468.

Location: SPRING HILL, FL, US, 34606 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601