Nutrition Educator

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Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is primarily responsible for certifying potential low risk participants to the program and for providing nutrition education and breastfeeding education.

Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with DHM 150-24. Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data, as well as operation of WIC computer equipment as stated in DHM 150-24 and the WIC System Guide.

Provides culturally relevant nutrition education on an individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition. Develops, monitors, evaluates and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medically high risk. Selects, develops and evaluates client educational materials. Coordinates nutrition education services for assigned clients and makes referrals for appropriate services.

Evaluates program eligibility status of each client to ensure that a valid issuance of electronic benefits can be performed. Issues WIC Program electronic benefits to certified participants in accordance with procedures outlined in DHM 150-24 and the Florida WiSE System Manual. Schedules appointments for participants through the WIC appointment system. Reviews use of electronic benefits in approved grocery stores. Answers questions regarding access to WIC program services.

Whenever possible, the determination of income eligibility and/or nutrition risk eligibility and issuance functions must be separate in order to ensure program integrity as stated in DHM 150-24, page 3-1, section 3-2c.

Prepares employee activity reports of time and services provided and summarizes nutrition services and activities at biweekly intervals. Prepares and submits requests for travel reimbursements according to established format and procedures.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and other professional and staff development activities.

Performs other related duties as requested or as required.

• Ability to obtain height and weight measurements using standard equipment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the nutritional needs of WIC clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in one or more languages.
• Ability to develop and apply educational/training techniques to learning.
• Knowledge of acceptable methods of record documentation/SOAP.
• Knowledge of local DOH programs, services, and community agencies.
• Knowledge of Florida WiSE data system. Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one or more languages.
• Ability to utilize mathematical skills.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of DOH and WIC program policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, Google Chrome.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specific major in dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving…