Nutrition Educator

Requisition No: 864909
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: Nutrition Educator
- Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $44,351.58 - $51,669.54 (Includes CAD of $956.80)
Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Responsible for planning and providing comprehensive nutrition care and education services within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in health clinics and other community settings. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

Complies with the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422 F .S. and Chapter 3A-24 Florida Administrative Code regarding prompt payment process of special formula. This position is designated as a sensitive position and the position is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Information Security policies, protocols and procedures. Confidential information data sets include:
Social Securityi; WIC, Clinical Information and;
Administrative. This position may view, update or release confidential information. Has access to the WIC FL WiSE System, Health Management System (HMS) and QFLOW.

Assesses nutritional and dietary needs of low and high-risk clients in the community. Provides nutritional care, management and education for high-risk clients in primary clinics. Review medical data, determine nutritional care needs, develop plan of care. Provides individual and group nutritional counseling for the client population. Certifies eligible clients for the WIC Program and provides or arranges for required follow-up. Works with Breastfeeding Coordinator to organize, promote, and support breastfeeding for WIC clients.

Documents client contacts and services in appropriate records.

Participates in the development and revision of protocols and standards of care. Participates in Community Health Program, WIC Program and health center quality improvement activities. Participates in teams or committees as appropriate. Participates in the provision and/or arrangement of on-the-job training of staff. Assists in the scheduling and assignment of work functions of nutrition staff to ensure optimum delivery of customer services and nutrition education to participants.

Provides nutrition services in off-site facilities serving health department clients. Develops referral network with community groups and agencies serving FDOH CHD clients. Participates in WIC outreach activities. Coordinates WIC referrals from private providers and HMO's.

Works with health care team to ensure that comprehensive nutritional care is provided for clients. Assists in providing field experience for nutrition students and interns. Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and other staff development activities.

Perform hemoglobin/hematocrit tests according to FDOH CHD Laboratory Procedure Manual and DHM 150-24 as required. Disposes of blood contaminated materials in compliance with OSHA regulations. Cleans and sanitizes blood collection area and equipment.

Interprets and disseminates current scientific information for target audiences. Utilizes mass media for dissemination of nutrition information. Plans and coordinates assembly of audio and visual teaching aids.

Maintains records and reports. Completes time sheets, EARS and other reports as needed and according to established deadlines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the science and application of normal and therapeutic nutrition
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and organize information to develop appropriate course of action
• Ability to organize work and control use of time
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and implement education plans and supporting materials
• Knowledge of the policies, philosophy, and procedures of the WIC Program

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or a directly nutrition related degree. FS 383.011.

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• This position occasionally required to lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs.

(A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Work hours may be adjusted to…