Posting number: OPH/PTT/225138
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Job classification: HEALTH EDUCATOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Health, Health Education
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.
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Make a difference in the health and well-being of families across Louisiana as a Health Educator with the Office of Public Health! This rewarding opportunity supports Parish Health Unit and Mobile WIC operations by helping provide valuable nutrition education, community outreach, and health resources to women, infants, and children throughout the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving community health, empowering families, and creating a lasting impact every day.
This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
During a disaster situation, must report, as assigned to a Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) or to the Health Unit. When assigned to the MNS, the incumbent is to report to the designated shelter. Performs duties assigned by the appropriate Incident Command Staff (ICS). Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor not necessarily reflected in the current job description.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Center for Community and Preventative Health East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3262107600
Position Number(s): 50695114
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477
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