Health Education Assistant II Degreed Nutritionist

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides University Health System - Public Health is currently recruiting for Degreed Nutritionist to work as Health Education Assistant II

Under general supervision assists and participates in all phases of community and/or patient health and nutrition education programs including planning and evaluation; and performs other related duties as required. The Health Education Assistant II assists in the planning development implementation and evaluation of health education programs within major functional areas of the Department of Public Health Department of Mental Health or Office on Aging. This class differs from the Health Education Assistant I in that the latter is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive training in the principles methods and techniques of community health and nutrition education including program planning and evaluation. The incumbent in this position will be tasked with providing basic and high-risk nutrition counseling processing applicants and participants for WIC eligibility and instruct group classes. The selected candidate will also work closely with the site supervisor and will act as a nutrition education lead for their site which consists of training staff on monthly class curriculum and ensuring the site is stocked with the appropriate inventory of nutrition education materials. The most competitive candidates will possess a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nutrition or a Nutrition-related field such as Dietetics Food and Nutrition or Food Science. Spanish Bilingual is highly preferred.
Work Location: Desert Region Candidates preferred
Work Schedule: 5/40 Monday- Friday 8 am- 5 pm or 9/80 Mon- Thurs 7:30 am-5 pm; Fri 8:30 am- 5 pm with every other Fri off

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Public Health is one of Californias largest and most dynamic public health departments with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition emergency response and community outreach our teams impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.

If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well-being consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.

For more information on RUHSPublic Health please visit OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Determine community health and/or patient education needs and participate in the planning development and evaluation of required programs.

Assist in developing and maintaining coalitions advisory councils and other partnerships by identifying and contacting community resources and leaders to gain their cooperation and encourage participation in assessing community health needs implementing community educational efforts and promoting positive health practices.

Assist in the planning of and participate in workshops seminars and discussion groups to promote health and health education programs; assist in the orientation of departmental and other County department staff participating in health education programs in the areas of program objectives and methods.

Organize and conduct educational sessions on various health and nutrition topics including the objectives and services of the Department of Public Health Department of Mental Health Office on Aging or Riverside County Regional Medical Center for schools community groups and agencies.

Prepare bulletins periodic reports and educational materials; prepare new releases and special features on assigned health topics; maintain and utilize a list of media contacts.

Prepare exhibits posters and displays of presentation at meetings conferences clinics and public gatherings; assist community groups in the organization and development of various community health education projects.

Assist in preparation and modification of appointment schedules and patient/participant flow.

Provide health and nutrition education to individuals based on assessed needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in community health education public health health sciences or services health education home economics foods and nutrition kinesiology family or consumer related sciences behavioral or social sciences or closely related field.

OR

Experience: One year of experience as a Health Education Assistant I with the County of Riverside.

Knowledge of: Health education principles methods and techniques including the preparation of educational materials and the means of disseminating educational information to the public through mass media; community resources and their functions; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to health education program planning and evaluation; common health problems of target groups in the community their causes and prevention; group dynamics and human behavior.

Ability to: Prepare public educational materials such as pamphlets posters displays and exhibits; present ideas accurately concisely and effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before public and professional groups; organize and conduct meetings training forums and seminars; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community agencies organizations and individuals.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Overtime Standby/On-Call and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime standby/on-call shifts and/or travel; however scheduling shift assignments overtime work standby/on-call duty and travel obligations are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule overtime and standby/on-call expectations and travel obligations.

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. ( AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC