Nutrition Educator 2
Nutrition Educator 2
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Were looking for a Nutrition Educator to join us and fill this vital role. Youll provide hands-on nutrition education and outreach to pregnant women new moms (postpartum and breastfeeding) infants and young children enrolled in the WIC program. Whether one-on-one or in group settings youll empower families with the tools and knowledge they need to make healthy choices that support lifelong wellness.
If youre passionate about community health and nutrition education we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in our community.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling food service or administrative services; OR
Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services; OR
One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Plans lessons around themes related to foods and nutrients provided by the WIC program and documents nutrition education provided in LAWIN Management Information System.
- Assists with medical data collection for WIC participants as assigned.
- Educates WIC program participants and/or caregivers regarding the purpose of the WIC program patient rights and responsibilities WIC approved foods and shopping using WIC benefits.
- Introduces new foods and ways of preparing foods to WIC participants by conducting sessions and demonstrations (including but not limited to taste testings cooking classes etc.).
- Maintains familiarity and stays abreast of other social and health programs in the community (Head Start Genetics Family Health Food Banks SNAP Medicaid etc.) in order to refer patients to these programs as needed.
- Maintains an adequate supply of nutrition education materials for staff through periodic and as-needed ordering.
- Distributes posters flyers and pamphlets to encourage participation in the WIC program and raise awareness of WIC eligibility requirements; documents these activities for outreach reports.
- Prepares monthly nutrition education activity reports and conducts nutrition education evaluation for the WIC program as needed.
- Provides education on age-appropriate nutrition and feeding.
- Provides education on the advantages of breastfeeding.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of Public Health/ Ouachita Health Unit / Ouachita Parish
Appointment Type:Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center:
Position Number(s):
LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Staff Name: Stephanie Gilmore
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.
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