Nutritionist II - Part Time

Intermediate Advanced Human Support Work

Performs intermediate advanced human support work assessing and educating clients of various programs on topics related to nutrition and general health, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor. Hours will be 7.5hrs per week or 15hrs per pay period. Transcripts required with application to be considered for the position.

Job Duties

Provides health education to Diabetes Education Program clients. Provides health education to Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) clients. Issues WIC food vouchers and breastfeeding supplies. Assesses Diabetes Education Program clients. Assesses WIC patients and develops nutrition care plans. Assesses and educates Home Health and Hospice clients. Communicates with medical providers and their staff about health services provided. Completed required reports.

Position Qualifications

General knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures; general knowledge of the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition; general knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques; thorough knowledge of health and social service programs and appropriate community resources; thorough knowledge in preparing reports and other types of correspondence; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software (e.g. Crossroads System); general knowledge of and in the use of the equipment required for the position; ability to interpret nutritional and dietary data; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to multi-task; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, the general public, other professionals and associates.

Education, Experience and Supplemental Information

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. Transcripts required with application to be considered for the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dare County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you consideration for employment. Dare County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.