Nutritionist II

Position Title: Department: Health Department Salary Information: Grade: 66 Hiring Rate: $37,835 Salary Range: $39,723 – $56,749 Essential Duties and Tasks The Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist II to provide professional nutrition services and education within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and other public health programs. Key responsibilities include: Interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children . Providing nutrition education and counseling to eligible participants. Certifying individuals for WIC benefits and documenting all services in the electronic medical record (EMR) . Determining program eligibility and prescribing appropriate WIC food packages . Performing nutrition assessments for certification and follow-up appointments. Developing and maintaining individualized nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process in Crossroads and/or EMR systems. Participating in community presentations, outreach, and program support activities as needed. Completing required off-site training to maintain certification and program compliance. This position may include supplementary duties , such as supervisory responsibilities or community presentation assignments, as designated by management. Minimum Training and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics and one year of nutrition experience ; or Completion of an ADA-approved Dietetic Internship with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) eligibility preferred; or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition with CDR eligibility preferred ; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbusco