Supervising Public Health Nutritionist

SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST $6,523 - $8,908 per month Summary of Position The Health Department's Public Health Bureau is seeking a Supervising Public Health Nutritionist for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The WIC Program provides breastfeeding support, nutrition and health education to families to improve eating and physical activity behaviors and provides electronic benefits for specific foods important for good health. This role supervises professional and paraprofessional staff at multiple worksites, provides training and guidance, reviews and approves educational and program materials, supports budget development, grant requests, and implementation of State and Federal regulations. The supervising nutritionist collaborates with the Health Program Coordinator, Local Agency WIC Director, and Public Health Program Manager on community coalition efforts, grant reporting, and project evaluation. Responsibilities Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff in the delivery of technical, educational and advisory nutritional services; assigns, reviews and coordinates work of staff, monitors for timely completion and conformance to directions and standards. Plans and coordinates operation of outlying WIC clinics; establishes clinic schedules and staff assignments, recommends policy and procedure for facilities. Keeps current on nutritional research; interprets it to staff, discusses applications to the WIC program, attends meetings and conferences. Maintains a variety of records; prepares verbal, written and statistical reports and correspondence. Assists the Public Health Programs Manager in administering the WIC Supplemental Food Program by developing and implementing local guidelines to meet client needs. Trains staff on education, counseling and evaluation techniques related to nutrition and health education; trains on policy and procedural aspects of technical program operations. Develops and conducts educational programs in nutrition, health and consumerism for staff; coordinates classroom curriculum and schedules; coordinates utilization of interagency specialty education consultants. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and agency personnel regarding nutritional requirements and problems of the public and individual clients; serves as subject matter resource and offers solutions to complex problems. Represents WIC in the development, evaluation and implementation of interagency programs, policies and procedures, serving as liaison. Assists with collection and analysis of statistical and survey data for program assessment and patient flow. Designs meal plans to meet individual dietary requirements of high‑risk clients; provides individual therapeutic diet counseling and conducts group sessions for high‑risk clients and their families. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Human nutrition principles and their relationship to health and disease. Social, cultural and economic problems of individuals and families as they relate to public health nutrition. Community health organization and resources. Principles and techniques of effective supervision. Principles of adult education and staff development. Counseling techniques related to nutrition. Plan, direct and evaluate work of subordinate staff. Read, interpret and apply government regulations applicable to nutrition programs. Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs. Communicate verbally to present nutritional information in training sessions and to large groups. Gather, analyze and interpret nutritional and patient flow information. Write clear and concise reports and correspondence. Establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. Work with a minimum of supervision. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong team leadership and collaboration. Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience Two years of experience comparable to the class of Public Health Nutritionist II with Monterey County, including at least one year with lead responsibilities. Desirable Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish; bilingual candidates must complete a passing score on the bilingual oral and written exam upon hire. Experience in lactation counseling, particularly with an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) designation. Conditions of Employment Possession of current registration as a Dietitian, credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Valid California Class C Driver's License with satisfactory driving record or suitable transportation approval. Successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and in times of disaster or emergency. Benefits The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet for details. This information is not legally binding; benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution prevail. Notes Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review covering employment history, driving record and criminal convictions. Employment is contingent on acceptable documentation for identity and U.S. employment authorization (U.S.C.I.S. Form I‑9). Temporary position holders receive hourly pay and are not eligible for the benefits summary. Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can contribute in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr