Senior Public Health Nutritionist

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Date:
Jan 7, 2026

Requisition No: 863589

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Note:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The incumbent, an employee of the Citrus County Health Department, represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy and teamwork, in a diverse environment. This position is responsible for implementing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at different clinic sites throughout the county as directed by the Nutrition Program Director.

Provide nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and counseling, including high risk care plans, when appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement based upon information found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the WIC Program and the FL-WiSE Clinic Manual, FL-Wise Training Manual and Modules, including WiSE Notes, FL-WiSE Help Sheets.

Performs and assess anthropometric, medical, and dietary data to determine client’s eligibility for the WIC program in accordance with policies of the State WIC program and regulations stated in DHM-150-24. Perform anthropometric and hemoglobin measurements for clients during WIC certification, recertification, mid-certification, and follow ups when needed. Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors base upon procedures in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual.

Prescribes and makes changes in WIC food packages for clients.

Provides nutrition counseling to WIC participants and promotes nutrition/education goal setting pertinent to the needs of the client.

Document services in FL WISE using Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (SOAP) charting method. Develop, monitor, evaluate and revise nutrition care plans for individual clients at high nutritional risk. Monitor and follow protocols for nutrition assessment and follow up for high risk WIC participants. Develops care plans and follows up with medically high‑risk clients in providing medical nutrition therapy counseling according to guidelines set up by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and as stated in DHM-150-24.

Discusses client’s progress with other professionals. Assess medical documentation forms to determine need for special formula or non‑contract formula following the guidelines stated in DHM-150-24. Provide referral to other health care and social service programs. Coordinate services with other CHD programs, including immunizations, primary care, Healthy Start, etc.…