Hourly Nutritionist

Position Hourly Nutritionist (10354) Office & Department Location: North Health Center Division/Department: Community Health / MCH Salary: $27.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T7001 Responsibilities Assess individual nutritional status and intervention needs by evaluating laboratory values, growth patterns, dietary, medical histories and socioeconomic status of patients in health department services. Study and apply federal and state regulations for determining eligibility and providing required nutrition services for participants in the WIC Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program. Counsel patients regarding nutritional requirements appropriate to physiological needs. Provide referral to other health department services and public or private agencies as indicated by the assessment process. Plan and implement group patient nutrition education activities on behalf of Board of Health clinics, programs and other community agencies on topics including nutritional needs for good health, economical food purchasing, food preparation and menu planning. Plan and conduct in‑service education programs on behalf of the Board of Health for staff members including WIC clerical team, public health nurses and other community agencies such as schools, Cooperative Extension Services, Department of Family and Children Services. Select, develop, and prepare nutrition education materials for Board of Health patients and staff, other community agencies and the general public. Work with mass media, including radio, television and newspapers, to promote accurate nutrition information for the public. Document activities: individual counseling in patient’s medical record using the SOAP format; group nutrition education according to established procedures; prepare monthly reports of activities accomplished. Monitor effectiveness of Board of Health nutrition programs by performing internal audits of patient records, administering questionnaires to patients, making site visits to WIC vendors. Make and receive referrals for services involving other community agencies according to established procedures. Collect data necessary to evaluate nutrition program needs in DeKalb County. Monitor WIC clinics using the State WIC Unit Administrative Review Form, completing review of one clinic per month and documenting results for the WIC Coordinator. Identify and manage through individual counseling WIC patients requiring intensive treatment and ongoing management for complex nutrition related problems such as growth retardation, food allergies, formula intolerance, iron deficiency, inborn errors of metabolism; provide nutrition counseling and management services to other patients with such problems as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and anemia; provide nutritional consultation to other health team members; conduct home visits to assess home situations, consult with professional team members and reinforce clinic teaching. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Verification of completion of a didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Two years of experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals. Preferred Qualifications Preference given to bilingual/Spanish speaking applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr