NUTRITION EDUCATOR 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5017358) Apply  NUTRITION EDUCATOR 2 Salary $2,432.00 - $4,375.00 Monthly Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SG/211041 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 07/23/2025 Closing Date 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 (https://ldh.la.gov/) We're looking for a Nutrition Educator to join us and fill this vital role. You’ll 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, you'll empower families with the tools and knowledge they need to make healthy choices that support lifelong wellness. If you're 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=164510) . 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 testing's, 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: 3262109008 Position Number(s): 50330636 LDH supports Louisiana’s 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Staff Name: Stephanie Gilmore stephanie.gilmore@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you have six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services? + Yes + No 02 If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, you are required to type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email