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Florida Jobs lists this OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR opportunity in bunnell, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR -
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS NUTRITION EDUCATOR - Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: Salary: $24 to $25/hour Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2026
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Will provide WIC nutritional services in the various sites throughout Volusia County and other future sites as needed.
Provides nutrition assessment, certification, and counseling of WIC applicants as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA).
Certifies WIC eligible participants using VENA (Value Enhanced Nutritional Assessment) counseling techniques.
Completes all initial and ongoing training required for a CPA.
Assesses participants for high risk status and completes high risk care plans per current protocol.
Provides low and high risk contacts per protocol.
Documents interactive counseling sessions per required format.
Promotes breastfeeding for pregnant and postpartum women.
Provides/documents healthcare referrals for community resources, as needed by the participant.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate a nutrition program or project.
Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position
Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition
Must be willing to travel to outlaying sites using your own vehicle if needed (mileage will be provided in accordance with agency policy) and/or state vehicle
Preferred - Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
WIC Experience preferred
Ability to develop educational training plans and supporting materials.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
And more!
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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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Location: BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110
Nearest Major Market: Palm Coast
Worksite address
bunnell, FL, 32110, US
Who can apply
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