DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - 64007025 Date: Feb 13, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846746 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - 64007025 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64007025 Salary: $1,306.40 biweekly Posting Closing Date: 02/27/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE DeFuniak Springs, FL Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a technical position that performs various functions in the WIC certification process and in accordance with regulations stated in DHM 150-24. These functions include gathering and reporting anthropometric and hematological data, determining income eligibility, and issuing program benefits on EBT card. The employee must be able to work with all clients in a fair and impartial manner and adhere to all confidential and security rules and regulations as set forth in the assigned data sets. Complies with all standards accompanying this position. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control. The incumbent in this position will come to work and exhibit an attitude of friendliness and eager customer service towards all clients and act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees and clients. Obtains demographic and health data through telephone and face to face interviews with current and potential WIC Program participants and inputs client information into the FL-WiSE system. Determines income eligibility of current and potential WIC program participants based on federal and state income guidelines and procedures for determining program eligibility. Determines Medicaid eligibility through the FL-WiSE system and FLMMIS to determine adjunctive eligibility for the WIC Program. Evaluates program eligibility status of each client to ensure a valid benefit issuance can be performed. Issues FL-WiSE EBT benefits to certified participants in accordance with procedures outlined in DHM 150-24 and the FL-WiSE WIC System Guide. Performs and records accurate measurements for WIC clients for lengths/heights, weights and hemoglobins. Uses CDC approved equipment correctly and follows established protocols for obtaining accurate data. Reviews growth graphs or/and grids for women, infants and children in FL-WiSE. Performs hemoglobin tests on WIC clients as needed for certification and nutrition care plan recommendations. Records data accurately in FL-WiSE. Regularly checks blood-testing equipment and length/height, weight equipment for accuracy per company standards. Adheres to all medical protocols and safety standards to ensure the health of all clients and employees. Reviews and verifies the immunization records and status of all children. Responsible for verifying immunization data in FL SHOTS and following procedures to ensure clients receive delinquent immunizations. Facilitates coordination of these services when needed. Must be a team player and assist in clinic wherever needed. Adheres to Florida Department of Health Information Security policies and procedures. Is key custodian of assigned areas. Certifies participants for WIC in accordance with federal requirements and Florida Department of Health WIC policies and guidelines. Accurately determines a nutritional/health risk for certification through individual nutrition assessments and evaluations of health data obtained for current WIC clients that are at low nutritional risk. Will refer high risk clients to Dietitian on staff or Nutriton Educator within 45 days of certification or contact. Provides appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on individually assessed information and current rules in place. Documents all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE. Provides professional nutrition counseling and follow up to clients in accordance with established care plan, nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion requirements in DHM 150-24. Participates in VENA (Value, Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) principles that include critical thinking, open-ended questions, readiness for change and client centered goal setting. Submits reports and assigned duties within required time frames; including but not limited to weekly, monthly, and quarterly FL WiSE reports assigned. Completes assigned inventories in a timely manner. Responsible for Voter Registration weekly so that timely submission is reached. Provides support for ordering and inventory for exempt infant formula and WIC-eligible nutritional's along with support for processing invoices for exempt infant formula and WIC-eligible nutritional’s to standards of which comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes and Chapter 69I-24, Florida Administrative Code. Coordinates with WIC Director and staff on ordering and inventory management. Attends meetings, serves on committees, and performs other duties as required. Travels to various clinic sites as scheduled. Schedules appointments for participants/potential participants through the WIC FL WiSE System. Answers questions regarding access to WIC program services. Refers participants to appropriate health department services, other state programs and/or to applicable community agencies and organizations. Performs follow-up activities regarding referrals for WIC program services and for missed WIC program certification appointments. Any other duties assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Talking to others to effectively convey information, communicating effectively with others in writing. Ability to interview clients and obtain medical history. Enters, transcribes, records, stores, or maintains information for clinic function. Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, Ability to develop individual nutrition and breastfeeding goals with clients. Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease. Knowledge of basic medical terminology/techniques, basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE for daily clinic function. Ability to take accurate height/length and weight measurements as well as hemoglobin test for client services. Problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to manage time and organize and coordinate work assignments. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and speaking English. Qualifications: Minimum – Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred – Previous WIC, healthcare, nutrition counseling, or clinical experience, bilingual in Spanish 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. Where You Will Work: DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach (Coastal Branch), & Paxton 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. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, US, 32459 Nearest Major Market:Panama City