Health Educator (Orleans)
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New Orleans, LA - USA
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Job Summary
- 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
Make a difference in the health and well-being of families across Louisiana as a Health Educator with the Office of Public Health! This rewarding opportunity supports Parish Health Unit and Mobile WIC operations by helping provide valuable nutrition education community outreach and health resources to women infants and children throughout the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children program. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving community health empowering families and creating a lasting impact every day.
This position requires routine statewide duties including fieldwork inspections investigations or direct services that extend beyond the employees domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel
- Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator or in patient care; OR
Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics plus three years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator or in patient care; OR
An associates degree in nutrition dietetics human ecology family and consumer science health promotion pre-medicine or nursing plus two years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator; OR
A bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics human ecology family and consumer science health promotion pre-medicine or nursing.- 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:
During a disaster situation must report as assigned to a Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) or to the Health Unit. When assigned to the MNSthe incumbentis to report to the designated shelter. Performs duties assigned by the appropriate Incident Command Staff (ICS).Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor not necessarily reflected in the current job description.
- Serves as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for the WIC Program by determining participant eligibility evaluating nutritional and medical information assigning risk factors prescribing food packages and providing certification and recertification services in accordance with state and federal policies.
- Performs comprehensive nutritional assessments by evaluating anthropometric measurements hemoglobin values diet histories and medical and social histories; develops care plans provides counseling monitors participant progress and delivers nutrition education based on identified risk factors.
- Provides breastfeeding education counseling and support to WIC participants and the community collaborates with WIC Peer Counselors and coordinates referrals to medical providers and local resources to support healthy participant outcomes.
- Conducts anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin testing; assists with EBT benefit issuance breast pump tracking and distribution formula inventory management and special formula orders while ensuring compliance with WIC policies and procedures.
- Supports WIC program operations and outreach efforts by conducting community outreach events providing technical assistance and LAWIN data entry support assisting with staff and student training and participating in meetings and special projects.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Program Office / Section indicated on the EPAR / Parish
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
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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.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs sex race or any other non-merit factor.
Required Experience:
IC
