Nutritionist

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Nutritionist (NS) Position Number 60040677 Grade MH12 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work Who are we? The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. The primary purpose of the Nutritionist position is to provide comprehensive, complex nutrition evaluation and treatment services to children ages birth to three with a variety of medical/nutritional problems and developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, or those characterized as medically high risk who are referred to or enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program. Services must be provided in compliance with Federal and State regulations for the Infant/Toddler Program, including providing services to the family in the child's natural learning environment such as the home. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $52,848 - $79,272 Recruitment Range $52,848 - $ 59,317 Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience interviewing, assessing, and counseling parents/caregivers regarding nutrition. Proven experience with monitoring and maintaining quality standards of nutrition care for children 0-3 and their families, using current standards and practice Experience in utilizing a range of pediatric nutrition intervention techniques to reach nutritional and developmental outcomes. Experience in a multi-disciplinary pediatric setting. Experience providing nutritional services in the family's home as well as via a virtual platform. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Workstation will be located in the Waynesville CDSA office. Physical Requirements: Must be able to travel throughout assigned area via car, and access client homes and other community locations Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date About The Division of Child and Family Well-Being The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being. Compensation & Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. #J-18808-Ljbffr nc