NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Nutrition Educator - 64054969 Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill our Nutrition Educator position in the WIC office. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. This position requires traveling to other WIC sites as needed therefore you must have a current Florida Driver License. Your specific responsibilities include certifying eligible clients into the WIC Program, providing nutrition counseling and appropriate health related information to clients. Referrals to other programs which may include Breastfeeding, Healthy Start, Prenatal Clinic and any other social service agencies as needed. This individual may interact with Public Health Nutrition Program Director, Sr. Public Health Nutritionist, Staff Assistants (Clerical Supervisors), and other WIC staff nutritionists, clerical and breastfeeding staff and occasionally the Executive Director of Nursing. This position must always function under the direction of a licensed nutritionist. The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more! 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. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.