SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - View phone number on click.appcast.io Date: Sep 23, 2026

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Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - View phone number on click.appcast.io
This position provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to clients of the supplemental food program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Provides excellent customer service to clients displaying courtesy and respect while expediting their visit to reduce wait time.Interviews WIC clients to certify for the WIC program per state WIC program policies and regulations stated in DHM 150-24. Performs a nutritional assessment screening and analyzes medical and anthropometric data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Monitors accuracy of completion of growth grids and measurement techniques by Health Support staff.Develops client nutritional care plans to include from 1-3 client-centered goals and prescribes food packages. Documents in FL-Wise electronic client records by end of business day. In rare emergencies, a late entry note must follow local and state protocol. Provides individual and group nutritional counseling and education. Completes High-risk nutritional counseling referrals and counsels all medically high-risk WIC clients at least once per certification period. Refers clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies. Handles receipt of exempt formula and distributes per local procedures. Cultivates positive work relationships with co-workers and communicates key concepts to supervisor and co-workers for efficient operations. Maintains client confidentiality and security in accordance DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy Confidential Information.
Participates in formulation of nutrition education activities. Coordinates the 2nd Nutrition Contact quarterly topic training with lesson plan and roll out of flip charts for WIC support staff as requested. Prepares and presents nutrition classes per agency objectives. Documents observational reviews of WIC staff for competencies as assigned. Assists with formula inventory, receipt, and handling as requested. Assists with nutrition reports and analysis as assigned. Assist with organizing nutrition and breastfeeding materials in the office.
Participates in the development, community assessment and carrying out of Objectives of Biennial Nutrition Program Plan. Assists with orientation training for new WIC staff and/or student interns as needed and community presentations. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff developmental activities.
Nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, nutrition education and nutrition presentations.
Coordination with co-workers and partners on common projects.
Qualifications: Have a 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. Have 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.
Have a valid State of Florida License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
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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
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. 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:
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