OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906074
Requisition No:
808126 Agency:
Department of HealthWorking Title:
OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906074Position Number:
64906074 Salary:
$32.
00 HOURLY Posting Closing Date:
08/07/2023 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTYPUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906074WIC PROGRAMOPEN COMPETITIVEOPPORTUNITYThis position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered.
Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.
OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency.
Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
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 will not be considered.
POSITION DUTIES &
Responsibilities:
This is a public health nutrition position working as a Public Health Nutritionist in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.
Employee provides nutrition education and support in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information inaccordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.
This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).
Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
Develops nutrition care plans.
Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients.
Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System.
Determines client program eligibility.
Work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
Assists in the in-service education for WIC staff.
Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.
Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Willing 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 shelter, 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 occupation requires registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
Must have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
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:
BROWARD COUNTYThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
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:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
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.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.
5 million service men and women.
The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
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.
Recommended Skills Administration Employee Assistance Programs Leadership Medical Emergency Public Health Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
808126 Agency:
Department of HealthWorking Title:
OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906074Position Number:
64906074 Salary:
$32.
00 HOURLY Posting Closing Date:
08/07/2023 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTYPUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906074WIC PROGRAMOPEN COMPETITIVEOPPORTUNITYThis position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered.
Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.
OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency.
Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
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 will not be considered.
POSITION DUTIES &
Responsibilities:
This is a public health nutrition position working as a Public Health Nutritionist in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.
Employee provides nutrition education and support in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information inaccordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.
This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).
Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
Develops nutrition care plans.
Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients.
Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System.
Determines client program eligibility.
Work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
Assists in the in-service education for WIC staff.
Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.
Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Willing 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 shelter, 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 occupation requires registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
Must have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
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:
BROWARD COUNTYThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
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:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
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.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.
5 million service men and women.
The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
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.
Recommended Skills Administration Employee Assistance Programs Leadership Medical Emergency Public Health Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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