Registered Dietitian (Grade 16)

Job Summary

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time offer. Nature of work.

Under limited supervision, performs professional public health services of moderate difficulty in planning, organizing, and implementing public health programs; this position has program specific responsibility.

Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for high risk participants and provides evidence based counseling and specialized formula authorization; maintains reports, may create presentations and training materials. Collaborates with health care provider, as needed to ensure proper food benefits are issued; assists with the documenting nutrition/breastfeeding assessments, care plans and follows up in database; may coordinate and/or facilitate nutrition education and training for new and existing program staff; may coordinate and shall participate in outreach activities; assists with observation of staff for compliance utilizing state WIC provided observation forms; maintains high standards of confidentiality and program integrity; may supervise assigned staff in the absence of a direct supervisor; maintains registration and required licensing credentials by completing continuing education units; works as assigned on a rotation basis, in permanent and satellite WIC clinics within Yuma County WIC's geographical area. Travels to community sites, facilities and institutions; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Bachelor of science degree in nutrition or related field; registered dietitian and current state licensure as required; or RD eligible must take and pass the registered dietician exam within six months of hire; two years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of public health nutrition or clinical nutrition; bilingual preferred; requires successful completion of a background check; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of county policies and procedures; WIC program policies and procedures; current evidence based nutrition, breastfeeding and medical nutrition therapy; educational principles and methods; analysis and evaluation of nutrition data. Skill in computers and use of designated software to conduct virtual services; maintaining records, charts and preparing reports; creating and executing successful nutrition presentations and educational materials; analyzing nutrition problems and counseling based on current evidence based information; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, agencies and the public. Ability to effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritize, manage and respond to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; read, write, research, synthesize data and detailed reports; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; lift up to 5-25 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.