NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Nutrition Educator - 64054636This is a fulltime Career Service (CS) Nutrition Educator position working with the Department of Health in Lee County. This is specialized work under the direction of the Nutrition Program Director. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and provisions of nutrition services of the WIC site. It requires a high degree of accuracy, involves close interactions with other personnel of the CHD, and maintains confidentiality. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. This position may serve clients who speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bi-lingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required.NUTRITION RISK DETERMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION: Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Documents services provided in accordance with State WIC Office documentation guidelines. Correctly identify all high-risk clients, completing an individual high-risk care plan using the SOAP format. Refers all medically high-risk clients to the licensed dietitian. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.NUTRITION EDUCATION: Provides individual nutrition education contacts, adapts nutrition education content based on need of the client using the VENA concept to provide appropriate nutritional counseling.CLIENT REFERRALS: As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral. Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.BREASTFEEDING: Protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding; assures local site reflects a Breastfeeding Friendly atmosphere. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breast pumps per Local Agency guidelines. Promotes breastfeeding classes with all prenatal clients. Refers clients to Breastfeeding team as needed.HEALTH TECH: Collects and records medical data (height/length, weight, and hemoglobin levels) of WIC clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Transcribe all medical data to the FL-WiSE system. Completes the Lab/Anthro screen with proper measurement conversions for women, infants, and children. Properly maintains bio-hazardous materials according to FDOH and CHD requirements. Follows FDOH and Lee CHD policies regarding prevention of blood borne pathogen transmission.ADMINISTRATIVE: Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.OTHER: Participates in ongoing nutrition education activities with local agency. Provides nutrition education and general services at Outreach events. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and child nutrition. Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote, protect and support it. Knowledge and experience performing anthropometrics. Knowledge and experience performing hematological measures. Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups. Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition education plans. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to supervise people, train others, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in a timely manner. Ability to assess employee work performance. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure completion of assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes Ability to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as neededMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree from a US accredited College or University in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition. Possess a valid driver's license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.