Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3

Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3

District 4 WIC Program

Region C

(Spalding, Lamar, Pike & Upson Counties)

Spalding County WIC & Nutrition Center

620 South 8th Street

Griffin, GA 30224

Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH 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 Distribution 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

• Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of client.
• Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding.

Minimum Qualifications

Nutritionist 1 - (Annual Salary - $44,523.60)

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 and Dietetics.

Nutritionist 2 - (Annual Salary - $48,975.96)

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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Two years of experience as a nutritionist providing education to groups and individuals; OR Two years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or position equivalent.

Nutritionist 3 - (D4 WIC requires a Nutritionist 3 to be a Registered & Licensed Dietitian)

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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND Three years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; OR Two years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP021) or position equivalent

NOTE: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements, may be eligible for consideration in this position:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the DPD program director stating the individual successfully completed the program, but did not earn a verification statement can serve as coursework verification

OR

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria. Criteria can be reviewed and verified using non-DPD required coursework reference

* Bi-lingual-Spanish/English Language preferred-$1.00 added to minimum hire in salary for those who qualify*

Offer will be based on level of experience and/or education and licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English language)
• Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5

Additional Information

Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• 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)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Additional Perks:

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

*District 4 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.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required