NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64069809

Nutrition Educator at the Florida Department of Health in Lehigh Acres, responsible for day-to-day nutrition services at the WIC site, including nutrition risk determination, client education, referrals, and breastfeeding support. Roles include documenting services per guidelines (SOAP format, FL-WiSE data entry), coordinating with a licensed dietitian for high-risk clients, and providing nutrition counseling to women, infants, and children. The position may involve travel to multiple sites and potential interpreter duties for clients speaking Spanish, Creole, or other languages, with adherence to LEP plans. Requires knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, infant and child nutrition, anthropometrics, and hematological measures; ability to develop basic nutrition education plans, perform math calculations, and maintain accurate records. Supervisory/training capabilities and the ability to work in a noisy environment with variable temperatures are valued; incumbent may engage in outreach activities and perform related duties as assigned.