NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Requisition No: 866158

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64081356

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081356

Salary: $48,866.48- $50,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2025

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The term “Nutrition Educator” used in this position description refers to a person who has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition. Transcripts may be reviewed from other degrees such as “food science and nutrition” or “home economics”, to determine if a track or emphasis within the degree obtained meets the requirements of a degree in nutrition/dietetics.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position responsible for providing various functions in the WIC Certification process for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants, and children (WIC). This position serves Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, Holmes, and Washington Counties. The employee will be required to satisfactorily complete the State of Florida Nutrition Training Series. The employee must be able to work with all clients in a fair and impartial manner. The employee will support and promote excellent customer service. Compliance with all standards associated with this position is required, along with adherence to security, integrity, and confidentiality regulations, policies and procedures related to information under the direct control of this position. The incumbent of this position will come to work and exhibit an attitude of friendliness and eager customer service towards all participants and act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees and program participants.

Certifies and provides appropriate nutrition assessment and nutrition counseling for clients eligible (pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5) for the WIC program. Conducts classes, demonstrations, and other nutrition education activities for WIC clients. Responsible for certifying participants for program benefits based on established criteria. Performs and records accurate measurements (heights/lengths and weights) as needed for certification or follow-up. Utilizes established nutrition criteria to assess nutritional and anthropometric information to assign appropriate nutrition risks and food packages. Provides individual nutrition counseling for WIC participants based on nutritional assessment, anthropometric and laboratory data. Identifies high risk clients and counsels them according to established criteria. Documents counseling in the WIC participants FL-WiSE record, as appropriate. Utilizes established criteria to make standard food package changes for WIC contact and non-contract formulas. Makes referrals to appropriate providers according to established procedures. Follows all guidelines for nutrition education as listed in DHM 150-24. Maintains an adequate supply of handouts needed for individual and/or group instruction. Instructs Infant Feeding Classes in the primary clinic sites, provides breastfeeding support, equipment and information and refers to appropriate Breastfeeding Specialist. Performs anthropometric and hematological measurements for WIC eligibility determination and follow-up. Uses CDC approved equipment correctly. Prepares nutrition education materials (newsletters, handouts) to use for clients for the WIC program. Promotes and supports breastfeeding to the WIC clients and the community.

Assists with Jackson WIC Agency Quality Assurance including record reviews, participant surveys, and WIC clinic monitoring. The Quality Assurance tasks are to be completed monthly, and results reported to supervisor.

Provides outreach materials for private physicians, schools, and community health care agencies as requested. Participates in health fairs and provides nutrition education programs for the community as needed. Assists with the voter registration process as needed.

Assists with planning, implementing, and evaluation the public health nutrition program for WIC clients, health department patients, and staff. Attends seminars and workshops on WIC policies and procedures, breastfeeding, and nutrition as needed to keep current in field.

Completes assigned duties in a timely manner according to agency protocol. Attends meetings, trainings, and performs other duties as required. Complies with all rules and regulations in the employee handbook. Completes timesheet and EAR’s as directed.

All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Nutrition in the Lifecycle
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of program objectives
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Skill in basic nutrition counseling techniques
• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resource services.
• Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, nutrition, child development or childcare settings.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Nutrition.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

The Jackson County WIC agency serves Calhoun, Liberty, Jackson, Washington, and Holmes counties.

This position can either be based in the Jackson County Health Department at 4979 Healthy Way Marianna, FL 32446 OR the Washington/Holmes Health Departments at 1338 South Blvd, Chipley, FL 32428 and 603 Scenic Hill Cir, Bonifay, FL 32425

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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!

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.