Nutritionist 1 or 2-Chatham

Nutritionist Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.

Responsible for providing certifications, nutrition education, and food package changes to clients in person, over the phone, and virtually. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in records. M-F work schedule==13 paid Holidays==Excellent benefits package All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

1. Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation 2. Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling 3. Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of client 4. Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life 5. Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching 6. Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control 7. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding 8. Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation. 9. Maintains responsibility for personal/professional continuing education to enable application of current professional practice 10. Serves as special formula expert

Minimum Qualifications

Nutritionist 1-Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Starting Salary-$41,923.38 Nutritionist 2-Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Two years of experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals. Starting Salary-$46,115.72 Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with GA WIC program. Knowledge of the current government dietary guidelines. 3 or more years experience in conducting nutrition education sessions and nutrition counseling. Licensed Dietician

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees • 13 Paid Holidays • Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave • Defined Benefit retirement plan • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Health Care Spending Account • Dependent Care Spending Account • Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • Legal Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance • Specified Illness • Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks • A supportive and rewarding work environment • Physical Activity Breaks • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discount program • Tuition Assistance To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit - Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.