Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3

Overview Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 District 4 WIC Program Region D (Covering Henry & Butts Counties) Henry County WIC & Nutrition Center 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 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. Note: 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. 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. Salary and Levels Nutritionist 1 - (Annual Salary - $44,523.60) Nutritionist 2 - (Annual Salary - $48,975.96) Nutritionist 3 - (Annual Salary - $56,322.35) (D4 WIC requires a Nutritionist 3 to be a Registered & Licensed Dietitian) 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, and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Nutritionist 1) 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 at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position; or two years of experience at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or position equivalent. (Nutritionist 2) 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 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. (Nutritionist 3; must be Registered & Licensed Dietitian in Georgia) 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish/English language) - $1000 added to minimum hire in salary for those who qualify Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5 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 For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit: Additional Perks A supportive and rewarding work environment Physical Activity Breaks Worksite Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting and Immunizations Required. For more information about Public Health: See District 4 resources and related pages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)