Nutritionist I

Job Opening

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

Pay Grade: Grade 15

Salary: $18.07 - $22.46 Hourly

Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Green River District Health Department

Summary: Performs work of moderate difficulty under close supervision as an entry level nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as preconception health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant, and Children), etc. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Amy Douglas at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Description:

Characteristics of the Class

Characteristics of a class: Are general statements indicating the level of responsibility and discretion of positions in that job classification.

• Performs work of moderate difficulty under close supervision as an entry level nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as preconception health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant, and Children), etc.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health related degree with 18 semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics.

Experience:

• (None)

Post Employment Requirements

Employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity.

• Must complete required annual updates

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of the Classification

Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority's ability to add to, or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position.

• Participates in on-the-job training activities to deliver basic nutrition services (group and/or individual) based upon programmatic skills, competencies & requirements. Provides basic nutrition assessment, education and counseling to clients and/or groups of clients concerning nutrition requirements for normal development through stages of the life cycle and provides technical assistance and consultation for other health care professionals, collaborates with state and community agencies; planning and delivering in-service training and education for public health personnel. Maintains quality of services in accordance with agency policies and as outlined in the WIC & Nutrition Manual and Administrative Reference (AR). Other responsibilities may include assessing community nutrition needs; developing and implementing community events and programs. May coordinate basic nutrition activities with other staff.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this classification will typically perform their primary job duties under these conditions. These conditions may change on occasion in performing the duties of an individual position.

• Work typically is spent inside the clinic or community setting.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.

Date Class Established: 07-01-2007

Date of Last Revision: 10-03-2022

The local health departments do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D