PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR - 64049155

Requisition No: 848675 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR - 64049155

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64049155 

Salary:  $66,000.00-$68,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. This is a supervisory position designed to provide direct supervision and management of assigned WIC unit and employees. The incumbent provides services for the Women Infant Children (WIC) Program in accordance with DHM 150 24, and the FL WISE User’s Manual. Incumbent is responsible to follow and adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Florida Department of Health (FL DOH) and the WIC and Nutrition Program. The incumbent in this position will have the authorized “need to know” access to confidential WIC client records, and the FL WISE data system. Assignments of Duty Station, hours and days worked may vary based on agency/unit needs. Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. The incumbent of the position will work with a diverse population and will deliver services in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Responsible for the oversight and management of operations at the Miami Dade WIC clinic assigned. The supervisor oversees facilities management and works with DOH MD facilities and safety on any identified issues and remediation. Ensures the clinic processes and flow meets organizational objectives and goals. Independently supervises and manages queuing software, dashboards, and analyzes unit operational data and indicators. Finds and implements creative solutions to process management which include, but are not limited to, making staffing changes, role changes within their clinic, shifting assignments and responsibilities, and other operational changes as needed. Oversees the organization and management of all Miami Dade WIC inventories housed at their site. This includes formula and EBT card inventory, general nutrition education materials, office supplies and displays as approved by the local and state agency.

Responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, developing performance plans using SMART objectives, conducting performance appraisals, directing/developing employees, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Provides leadership and coaching opportunities to direct reports by motivating, training, providing guidance, and other activities. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and provide disciplinary action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.

Manages all cluster unit responsibilities. The cluster supervisor is responsible for negotiating and approving all cluster staff leave requests. Ensures appropriate staffing is available at all assigned cluster locations to meet agency needs. Works with Miami Dade WIC management to assess daily staffing and provides staff coverage within the agency on demand or as needed. Ensures agency approved processes and procedures are followed consistently and are standardized throughout the cluster. Schedules and leads, at a minimum, quarterly staff meetings with all cluster unit staff. Builds comradery and promotes team building within the cluster via independently planned staff development activities, meetings, and trainings.

Responsible for quality assurance and quality improvement at the unit assigned. Consistently evaluates internal policies and procedures, reviews state and local agency developed reports, monitors, and evaluates all state and local agency indicators, and reviews records and case studies. Develops corrective action plans when issues are identified and works with the Miami Dade WIC administration on improvement initiatives. Oversees all unit indicators for compliance and trends.

Provides appropriate nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants. Provides breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. Documents findings and recommendations for all clients in the WIC electronic record. Consults healthcare professionals and makes recommendations concerning nutritional findings and needs of clients. Makes appropriate referrals. Develops, documents, evaluates and revises nutrition care plans and/or notes for individual high risk and medically high-risk clients. Makes referrals for appropriate services as needed.

Serves as a backup of the Outreach PHNC. Assist the Outreach PHNC with the planning and coordination of participation in community health fairs, special events, presentations, conferences, community meetings, media, and other similar activities as needed. Provides and/or coordinates presentations, lectures, and educational sessions related to the WIC program, nutrition and breastfeeding in various community settings including physician offices, hospitals, educational institutions, and community health programs. Assist with the schedule of WIC staff coverage at all outreach events. Distributes and prepares materials for outreach events. Ensures that Miami Dade WIC information, and partnerships are promoted via the DOH Miami Dade public information office and DOH social media. Serves as co-chair/lead for the WIC outreach committee and directs all member activities. In the absence of the Outreach PHNC will monitors, tracks, and evaluates outreach activities for the program. Documents all outreach activities via the Nutrition Education and Outreach Report (NEAR). Solicits information in a timely manner from WIC staff regarding participation in outreach activities and completes and submits the monthly NEAR outreach report to the Florida Department of Health in Dade CHD of WIC and Nutrition Services within established timeframe. Acts as a resource for WIC staff on community programs and partnerships.

Assesses clients’ nutritional status and determines program eligibility based on income and nutrition guidelines. Assesses client’s breastfeeding status and refers to Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) and/or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as deemed necessary. Assists with obtaining heights, weights and completion of CLIA waived hemoglobin tests as needed.

Develops initiatives and activities to increase participation and increase caseload at the unit assigned. Develops unit specific outreach and supports and participates in Miami Dade WIC sponsored events. Outreach activities include, but are not limited to, health fairs, DOH events, community programs, contacting healthcare professionals, contacting potential WIC clients, attending outreach activities, scheduling and rescheduling client appointments, and other outreach activities as assigned.

Operates FL WISE Computer System, scanners, pin pads, and network printers, and electronic databases i.e., Formula Tracking. Provides on the job training as needed to all levels of staff in assigned unit. Attends all WIC Program and Florida Health in Miami Dade County meetings and/or other conferences as assigned. Attends and completes all mandatory in-service trainings. Provides clinical experiences to undergraduate, graduate students and interns.

Submits completed Voter Registration Applications to the Supervisor of Elections within 5 days. Conducts staff development and in service training sessions as needed. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings as required. Ensures cluster meetings are held quarterly. Performs other related duties as assigned. Adheres to assigned work duties as designated by supervisor.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current science, standards and practice of food, nutrition and dietetics.
• Skill in managing and coordinating clinic operations and staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, and dietary data.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems independently and complete arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct group education session.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to initiate, work independently, highly organized and attentive to details.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and supervise others.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written/visual materials.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to train effectively and employ varied teaching methods.
• Ability to interview and counsel clients effectively.
• Ability to perform finger sticks for WIC participants for the purpose of completing CLIA waived hemoglobin tests.
• Ability to calibrate and perform daily controls for Hemocue analyzers.
• Ability to take height and weight measurements.
• Ability to operate FL WiSE Data System proficiently, and equipment i.e. scanners, pin pads, network printers and databases.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Incumbent in this position is required to be a licensed Dietitian in the State of Florida, bachelor’s degree with a major in: Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or Food Service Management from an accredited college or university.

Preferred –

Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

Where You Will Work:

7785 NW 48 Street Suite 325 Miami, FL 33166.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov 

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. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  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.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.