Nutrition Specialist (Grant funded)

Job Opportunity at Pinal County

When it comes to finding a new job, many job seekers focus only on the salary. Here at Pinal County, we believe there is much more to consider. One of the biggest advantages of working for Pinal County is the value of our opportunities and how they can positively affect your life and future. Simply put, we prioritize people.

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

Van Pool Options

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

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Assist Pinal County residents with access to Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, nutritional/breastfeeding counseling, education and training, determine client eligibility for program services, assess clients' nutrition, breastfeeding and health-related needs, and provide services according to Public Health Services Department (PHSD) policies and procedures under basic supervision.

Assist PHSD clients with information and services for a variety of Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Federal Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, Commodity Supplemental Food Programs (CSFP), and other nutritional/breastfeeding counseling programs and support services and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.

Interview clients, document income status and current living conditions, and determine eligibility for CHNP services.

Evaluate clients' nutrition/breastfeeding and health-related needs, discuss and document clients' eating habits, health history, and current medical condition, and work with client to develop personal goals and a nutrition/breastfeeding care plan.

Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition/breastfeeding practices, provide educational material and personalized information on CHNP and PHSD programs, and refer clients to other service providers as needed.

Measure height/weight and hemoglobin (blood) testing.

Assist clients to access other health care professionals, regional agencies, and community services programs.

Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on program participation.

Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as assigned.

Train and cross-train in a variety of nutrition, breastfeeding and healthcare programs.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Perform other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program.

Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.

Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of Health Services.

Knowledge of Federal and state nutrition/breastfeeding program regulations and requirements.

Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public health clients.

Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community resources, public health programs, and other public assistance programs for appropriate referrals.

Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.

Ability to explain state laws and County policies and procedures governing public health functions.

Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.

Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

Ability to provide effective client services including interviewing, teaching, counseling, and records management.

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.