About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Public Health — State government (Department of Health).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level licensed dietitian role supporting Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services at our Confidential Client's Lake County office. You will deliver participant-centered nutrition services, ensure program compliance, and support operations.

• Provide nutrition assessment, counseling, breastfeeding education, and nutrition education to WIC participants.
• Certify and recertify WIC clients, assign nutrition risk factors, and prescribe WIC food packages in accordance with program policy.
• Create and document high-risk and medically high-risk nutrition care plans (SOAP format) and provide required follow-up contacts.
• Oversee direct-distribution infant formula at the Umatilla WIC office; maintain monthly inventory and reporting spreadsheets.
• Monitor and triage incoming clinical documentation (faxes, uploaded documents) and schedule food package/change appointments as needed.
• Coordinate with medical providers for formula prescriptions and clinical clarifications; make referrals to other community providers when appropriate.
• Assist the supervisor with annual staff observations (anthropometric and VENA) and provide training or mentorship to staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records including timesheets, travel, and Employee Activity Reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of current food and nutrition science, dietetics, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Nutrition and dietary assessment techniques; ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, and clinical data.
• Ability to develop comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Basic computer proficiency and accurate typing/documentation skills.
• Ability to learn and apply program policy, procedures, and applicable regulations.

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Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum

• Current license to practice dietetics in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics from an accredited college or university. (Official transcript required.)
• Willingness to work in-office (this is not a remote role) and travel to WIC sites across Lake County.
• Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours during emergencies (may include special needs or Red Cross shelters).

Preferred

• Verifiable experience providing nutrition counseling in a health-care or public-health setting.
• Experience certifying/recertifying clients in a WIC program.
• Experience training staff or co-workers.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish (verifiable).

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Location & Schedule

• Work location: Umatilla, FL (in-office).
• Travel required between WIC sites in Lake County.
• May be required to perform emergency duty outside normal hours.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $51,430.82 – $56,573.90 per year.
• Competitive state employee benefits, including annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays + 1 personal holiday, health/dental/vision insurance options, retirement plans (with employer contributions), flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. (See mybenefits.myflorida.com / myfrs.com for details.)
• Position requires participation in direct deposit, a background check, and may require drug screening where applicable.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• Employment eligibility will be verified through Form I-9 and E-Verify where applicable.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 must be registered with Selective Service as required by law.
• Veterans’ Preference applies where eligible; supporting documentation must be provided by the vacancy close date.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations under the ADA must notify the hiring authority in advance.
• The Confidential Client maintains a Drug-Free workplace and may require drug testing for safety-sensitive positions.

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Why Join (Quick Sell)

• Make a tangible public-health impact by supporting nutrition and breastfeeding outcomes for women, infants, and children.
• Work with a mission-driven public health team and access a full state benefits package.
• Gain experience in WIC program operations, clinical nutrition counseling, and community partnerships.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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