Health Educator

Posting number: OPH/PTT/226769

Department: LDH-Office of Public Health

Job classification: HEALTH EDUCATOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Health, Health Education

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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.

• 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 associate's 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 bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, human ecology, family and consumer science, health promotion, pre-medicine, or nursing.

• Certification includes performing nutritional assessment to include evaluation of anthropometric measurements, lab values, and nutritional, medical, and social histories, resulting in the determination of eligibility for the WIC program.
• Determines nutritional requirements and provides appropriate nutrition education based on nutritional assessment.
• Develops care plans and monitors progress of participants for future intervention.
• Prescribes food packages based on nutritional assessment and Nutritional Risk Codes assigned.
• Provides breastfeeding support for all WIC prenatal and breastfeeding participants.
• Promotes breast feeding to WIC applicants and the community.
• Interprets state policy and procedures regarding the federally funded supplemental Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC).
• Refers clients to other services, such as physicians, food assistance programs, and high-risk counseling and works closely with these professionals to make sure participants’ needs are met.
• Documents and performs the data entry to facilitate WIC services.
• Provides technical assistance and in-service training to Health Unit staff in the area of computer data entry (LAWIN) as it pertains to WIC services.

• Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Ouachita Parish
• Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary or a Promotional appointment
• Cost Center: 3262109008
• Position Number(s):50474129
• How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please clickHERE.Contact Information:

• Paul Tran
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• LA Department of Health (LDH)
• Division of Human Resources
• PO Box 4818
• Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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.Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is availablehere.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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Make a lasting impact on families and communities as a Health Educator with the Louisiana WIC Program. In this rewarding role, you’ll empower pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children with the knowledge and support they need to thrive. As a Certifying Professional Authority (CPA), you’ll provide personalized nutrition counseling, support breastfeeding mothers through lactation guidance, and connect families to essential resources like specialized formula and breast pumps. If you’re passionate about education, wellness, and helping families build healthy futures, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.