Nutritionist - Newton County WIC

Nutritionist Position

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too! Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive network of benefits. Benefits package includes:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.

Job Information

Pay Grade: H (Nutritionist) or J (Clinical Nutritionist) The salary range for this position is $48,000-$55,000 and is dependent upon education, Licensure & qualifications. Your official college transcript(s), verification statement and license MUST BE SUBMITTED with your application to be considered

Description of Duties

Under limited supervision, directs and coordinates the provision of nutrition services of specific nutrition programs such as the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in the medical records; interprets current research regarding dietary treatment and provides assistance and consultation for other health care professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum: Nutritionist: 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. Clinical Nutritionist: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the state of Georgia. Preferred: Public Health WIC Experience. Bi-lingual in English & Spanish preferred