Senior Public Health Nutritionist

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Are you looking for a job that offers you the opportunity to make a difference every day by serving those most in need? Ability to work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities and focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention? Supportive and dynamic team environment? Career growth with manageable work-life balance? Then look no further! Our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is making a difference every day. In addition to the benefits available to Fairfax County employees, working for WIC is an opportunity for career growth while enjoying a manageable work-life balance. The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information. This position is responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned Fairfax County WIC Clinics. Plans and manages daily clinic activities (scheduling, staffing). Analyzes monthly caseload reports to determine staffing, equipment and clinic supplies. Monitors compliance with state and federal WIC guidelines. Provides nutrition services to clients who are eligible for the WIC program. Based on client needs, makes referrals to other service providers. Provides nutrition education for WIC clients, and training for staff. Facilitates breastfeeding promotion. Conducts community outreach activities, fosters collaborations and partnerships with programs and organizations that serve our WIC population. Note: This is a grant funded position.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition; Knowledge of basic computer skills; Some knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques; Ability to assess and evaluate the nutritional needs of clients and client groups; Ability to develop nutrition care plans; Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of health care professionals; Ability to communicate well both in writing and orally; Ability to organize and apply available resources to accomplish goals.

Employment Standards

Minimum qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field; plus one year of experience as a nutritionist. Certificates and licenses required: Registration as a Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Valid driver's license. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 60 days). Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 60 days). Necessary special requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.) Additional work schedule requirements: Flexible dependent on department needs. May occasionally start as early as 7:00 AM or work as late as 9:30 PM based on service demands and occasionally on weekends. May be assigned to work at various sites. Must provide own transportation Preferred qualifications: Experience as a WIC Nutritionist. Significant supervisory experience in WIC programs or in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Experience working in community-based/public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post-partum women, infants, and children. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners. Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in recordkeeping, utilizing electronic health records systems, and in the use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel) or other software applications. Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, use critical thinking skills, be organized and have excellent customer service skills. Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements: Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, job entails walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; may be required to lift up or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally; uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection procedure: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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