Assesses nutritional status; provides nutritional care, management and education for maternal and child health clients. Complies with the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422 F. S. and Chapter 3 A-24 Florida Administrative Code regarding prompt payment process of special formula. Review medical records, determine nutritional care needs and perform WIC Program certifications. Provides individual nutritional counseling and group nutrition education for the WIC client population. Provides and coordinates nutritional care for maternity and pediatric clients who are at high nutritional risk according to the WIC Program and other criteria. Evaluates effectiveness of nutrition services and care. Perform hemoglobin/hematocrit tests according to FDOH CHD Laboratory Procedure Manual and DHM 150-24 as needed. Participates in quality assurance programs to develop and insure use of appropriate standards of nutritional care. Works with physicians and other health care professionals to insure comprehensive nutritional care is provided for clients. Covers nutrition clinic services as a staff relief worker in other agency health centers. Provides nutrition education and develops referral mechanisms for community groups and agencies whose clients are also served in the health center. Incorporates WIC Program services into community outreach services. Designs, prepares and assembles audio and visual teaching aids. Coordinates client nutrition education with other health center staff. Maintain records, client data and prepare reports. 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. This is a full-time, in-office position. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 writting Ability to develop and implement education plans and supporting materials Knowledge of the polices, philosophy and procedures of the WIC Program Qualifications: Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Requires a bachelor's degree in Dietetics/ Nutrition or a directly nutrition related degree. FS 383.01 I. Other job-related requirements for this position: Valid Driver's License Travel throughout Palm Beach County is required This position Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs. 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: 5985 10th Avenue North, Greenacres, FL33463 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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 (For more information, please click Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit Please be advised: 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. 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. 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: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.