PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST Job Listing at MyFlorida in SARASOTA, FL (Job ID myflorida-610873)

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64029466-51153452-20130116154501 Agency Name: Health
Description:

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
Broadband/Class Code: 29-1031-01
Position Number: 64029466-51153452
Annual Salary Range: $30,000 - $36,000
Announcement Type:
City: SARASOTA
Facility:
Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB006
Closing Date: 6/30/2013

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Note: Current State Employees: Salary for current employees is based on employee's pay band/ pay grade. Salary for promotions will be based on budget availability and normally will not exceed 5% of the employee's current salary.

Note: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida employment application.

Note: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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.

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OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: DIAGNOSING AND TREATMENT PRACTITIONERS, HEALTH

OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE: DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS

29-1031

DESCRIPTION

This is a Public Health Nutritionist position with the Sarasota County WIC office.

This position requires a person who is capable of providing nutrition assessment, diet counseling, and nutrition education to clients; consultation/in-service to other employees, participates in community education programs. This position has a primary work site; however, the employee will work at other locations for training and/or staff relief.

This job requires access to transportation. Selected immunizations are a prerequisite for this position (MMWR Vol. 46/No.RR-18). Participation in the direct deposit program within 30 days of employment as mandated per Florida Statute 110. 113, 96-310, Laws of Florida is a requirement in this position. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty during or beyond normal work hours or days.

Job Specific Duties:

I. According to DHM 150-24, the WIC Data System Guide, agency policies, and supervisor’s instructions provides nutrition services to WIC clients.

A. Certifies/recertifies women, infants, and children to participate in the WIC Program.

B. Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for WIC clients, and documents counseling in client records within 1 working day of the service, using the SOAP format. Develops and implements a nutrition care plan appropriate for each client.

C. Selects, develops and evaluates client education materials, including preparing bulletin boards and conducting group instruction in waiting areas.

D. Serves a minimum average of 12 clients per day.

E. Spends a minimum of 20% of WIC time in nutrition education activities.

F. Spends at least 6% percent of WIC time in breastfeeding education activities.

G. Uses the WIC data system to facilitate services to WIC clients.

II. Provides nutrition services for non-WIC clients.

A. Provides nutrition assessment and diet counseling for clients referred by Sarasota County Health Department medical staff

B. Develops a nutrition care plan appropriate for each client, and uses the SOAP format to document plan in client's medical records within 2 working days of counseling.

C. Provides nutrition in-service to support staff as assigned.

III. Follows Personnel Rules and regulations and supervisor’s instructions relating to attendance on the job, observation of lunch and break times, usage of sick leave, annual leave or personal holiday, and all other applicable tasks and behaviors. Completes required documents that show the expenditure of work time and the tasks performed and submits to supervisor as requested

IV. Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops, follows DOH rules and regulations, and performs other related duties as required according to agency policy and supervisor’s instructions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Develops, documents and implements nutrition care plans based on assessments of nutrition needs and other current health plans, and provides follow up and referral as needed.

Consults with health care practitioners to determine nutrition or health needs and diet prescription of patient or client.

Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to patients and their families in nutrition principles, nutrition care, and food selection and preparation.

Plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates training in dietetics, nutrition, food service and/or management and administration.

Conducts quality assurance, evaluates nutrition care plans and/or counseling.

Plans, conducts, and/or evaluates surveys, studies and research and analyzes findings for practical applications.

Develops menus and/or inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.

Develops or selects curriculum and prepares pamphlets, manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.

Writes reports and other publications to document and communicate program activities or research findings.

Provides breast feeding promotion, support and/or counseling.

Provides nutrition consultative services.

EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Getting Information Needed to Do the Job

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating With Persons Outside Organizations

Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating With Other Workers

Providing information to supervisors and fellow workers. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.

Teaching Others

Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or electronic/magnetic recording.

Getting Information Needed to Do the Job

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating With Persons Outside Organizations

Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating With Other Workers

Providing information to supervisors and fellow workers. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.

Teaching Others

Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.

Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or electronic/magnetic recording.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Judgment and Decision Making

Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action

Writing

Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something

Speaking

Talking to others to effectively convey information

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Implementation Planning

Developing approaches for implementing an idea

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people

Persuasion

Persuading others to approach things differently

Identification of Key Causes

Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

Critical Thinking

Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Active Listening

Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do

Counseling

Provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition

Documenting/Recording Information

Enters, transcribes, records, stores, or maintains information

Solution Appraisal

Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Education and Training

Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment

Nutrition

Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease

Administration and Management

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods

Food Handling

Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions

Mathematics

Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including one or more of the following: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders

Data Analysis

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating

Computer

Knowledge of computer software including applications

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires that the incumbents meet the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.

and/or

Registration as a Dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

EFFECTIVE:12/03/2004

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 the 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.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach supporting documentation that includes character of service (for example, DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110. All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.