Nutritionist

Nutritionist (10169 & 10165) Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents. Location North & T.O. Vinson Health Center Division / Department Community Health – MCH Salary Information $45,128.06 Annually / Pay Grade I / Job Code HCP021 Benefits 13 Paid Holidays 3 Weeks Annual Leave 3 Weeks Sick Leave Flexible Schedules within core working hours M-F 8:15am-5pm Pension Plan Employer 401K Match Payroll Deductible Health Benefits Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Worksite Wellness Diverse Workforce Opportunities for Growth Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation Job Overview Under the general technical and administrative direction of the senior Nutritionist, works independently in a variety of community locations and health centers, performing work of above‑average difficulty that requires professional judgment in the nutritional assessment, counseling, education, and management of patients receiving health services from the DeKalb Public Health Department. Responsibilities Assess, apply, counsel, and prove activities: Assess individual nutritional status and intervention needs by evaluating laboratory values, growth patterns, dietary, medical histories, and socioeconomic status of patients. Study and apply federal and state regulations in determining eligibility and providing required nutrition services for participants in the WIC Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program. Counsel patients in the WIC Program and other Board of Health areas (maternal child health, women’s health programs) regarding nutritional requirements appropriate to physiological needs. Provide referral to other health department services and other public and private agencies as indicated by the assessment process. Monitor WIC clinics using the State WIC Unit Administrative Review Form; complete review of one clinic per month and document results for the WIC Coordinator. Identify and manage, through individual counseling, WIC patients requiring intensive treatment and ongoing management for complex nutrition‑related problems such as growth retardation, food allergies, formula intolerance, iron deficiency, inborn errors of metabolism, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and anemia; provide nutritional consultation to other health team members working with these patients. Plan and implement group patient nutrition education activities in Board of Health clinics, programs, and other community agencies on topics including nutritional needs for good health, economical food purchasing, food preparation, and menu planning. Plan and conduct in‑service education programs for Board of Health staff members—including WIC clerical team and public health nurses—and staff members in other community agencies such as Cooperative Extension Services and Department of Family and Children Services. Select, develop, and prepare nutrition education materials for Board of Health patients, staff, and the general public; work with mass media (radio, television, newspapers) to promote accurate nutrition information. Document activities: Document individual nutrition counseling in the patient medical record using the SOAP format. Record group nutrition education according to established procedures. Prepare monthly reports of activities accomplished. Monitor effectiveness of Board of Health nutrition programs by performing internal audits of patient records, administering questionnaires to patients, and making site visits to WIC vendors. Make and receive referrals for services involving other community agencies, according to established procedures. Collect data necessary to evaluate nutrition program needs in DeKalb County. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications 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; completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics; and two (2) years of job‑related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals. OR two (2) years of experience at the lower‑level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or an equivalent position. Equal Opportunity Employer DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health