SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV

Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor – 64049178

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is looking for a Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic public health environment, contributing to innovative health programs recognized throughout Florida. The department values employee growth and development, providing opportunities for mentorship, educational and skills training, and continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are interested in furthering your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health offers a tuition reimbursement program.

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforces laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and links people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

As a supervisor, you will train, motivate, evaluate, and monitor the daily work activities of the Public Health Nutritionist, Nutrition Educators, Public Assistance Specialist(s), Health Support Specialist(s), Senior Clerk(s), and a Health Support Technician. You will review and analyze worker productivity and performance on a monthly basis in assigned clinics. You will complete WIC certifications by providing nutrition assessments and counseling to clients on normal and therapeutic diets. You will provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC clients. You will consult with health care practitioners to determine nutrition or health needs and diet prescription of WIC clients. You will develop, document, and implement nutrition care plans based on assessments of nutrition needs and other current health plans, and provide follow up and referral as needed. You will review annual Q/A team audit results and complete corrective action plan addressing all clinic deficiencies. You will monitor clinic key process indicators and corrective action steps to ensure goals of clinic and nutrition division are being met. You will prepare materials and reports pertaining to Nutrition Education as requested by Federal and State auditors. You will coordinate with the Senior Human Services Program Manager regarding the Nutrition Education plan for WIC participants. You will conduct and/or attend health related meetings, staff meetings, committees, and work groups. You will assist with outreach activities, health fairs, and other community activities as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective verbal/written communication and telephone etiquette skills. Knowledge of local, state, and federal WIC Program policies and procedures. Knowledge of current science and practice of food, nutrition and dietetics; normal nutrition principles and dietary needs throughout the life cycle. Ability to assess appropriate and effective feeding for women, infants and children. Effectively counsel using the Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) techniques. Knowledge of medical terminology. Nutrition charting techniques using the designated format. Ability to use office equipment (computer, digital scale, stature board, Hemocue machine, copier, telephone, etc). Computer skills: thorough knowledge, skills and ability to use Excel, Word Excellent customer service skills, maintains client confidentiality and effective working relationships. Ability to lift and transfer all supplies required to perform job duties.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree or master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition per WIC Federal Regulation, CFR, Title 7, Part 246. This occupation requires that the incumbents meet the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code. Valid State of Florida License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance . Preferred: 2 years of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program experience. Bilingual English and Spanish or English and Haitian Creole.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: 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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. 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. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.