Nutritionist

General Statement The Nutritionist, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nutrition services to participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, determining program eligibility, providing participant-centered nutrition education and counseling, prescribing WIC food benefits, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners. The Nutritionist ensures services are delivered in accordance with USDA, North Carolina WIC Program, county, and local agency policies while supporting positive maternal and child health outcomes. Essential Functions Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments utilizing anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, medical, developmental, and socioeconomic information. Determines participant eligibility based on federal and state WIC nutrition risk criteria. Completes WIC certification, recertification, and mid-certification assessments in accordance with program policies. Accurately assesses height, weight, length, hemoglobin values, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Develops individualized nutrition care plans based based on participant needs. Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling utilizing evidence-based practices and motivational interviewing techniques. Provides nutrition education through individual counseling, group education, classes, printed materials, and other approved educational methods. Teaches infant feeding and other nutrition education classes as assigned. Promotes healthy eating behaviors throughout pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. Determines and issues appropriate WIC food benefits in accordance with federal and state regulations, ensuring that food packages reflect participants' nutritional needs, medical conditions, and breastfeeding status. Promotes and supports breastfeeding as the normal and preferred method of infant feeding. Provides breastfeeding education during pregnancy and postpartum visits, assists participants with common breastfeeding concerns and provides referrals to lactation specialists or healthcare providers as appropriate. Encourages informed infant feeding decisions through evidence-based education. Documents all participant encounters accurately, completely, and timely within the electronic health record. Maintains compliance with USDA, NC WIC Program, state, county, and local agency policies and procedures. Protects participants’ confidentiality in accordance with program requirements. Communicates and coordinates care with physicians, healthcare providers, hospitals, and community agencies as appropriate to initiate and respond to requests for medical documentation and nutrition-related information. Provides nutrition-related presentations and outreach activities within the community as requested. Attends required trainings, staff meetings, and continuing education activities. Assists with clinic operations, including obtaining anthropometric measurements, when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Licenses Or Certifications Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Special Requirements

TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED.

In order to perform work in this role, within (30) thirty days of employment you must provide immunization records, provide proof of immunity, or receive/start the required vaccination series, as applicable, along with complying with any necessary screenings, as required by the Union County Division of Public Health and its Healthcare Personnel Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening Policy, in accordance with applicable law. This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, calculators, printers, binding sets, pallet jacks, copiers, postage machines, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.

DENTAL INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

RETIREMENT

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

TRUIST

No Overdraft Fees $100 Negative Balance Buffer Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE

Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE

For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS. Sick Leave Transfer From Other Agencies Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.

HOLIDAYS

There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available.

MILITARY LEAVE

Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted. Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.

CIVIL LEAVE

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.

VOLUNTEER TIME OFF

Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies. Other Programs

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.

NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions. 01 Yes No 02 Please describe your experience related to this position. 03 Yes No 04 Yes No 05 Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Union County, NC