Nutritionist I

Vacancy is in the Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program within the Health and Human Services Department. Under supervision, the employee assists in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding, and education program for WIC participants and staff. The role includes conducting nutrition education classes, providing breastfeeding support, counseling medical and nutritional risk participants, and keeping WIC staff informed of current nutrition information. Additional duties involve cooperating with area hospitals to provide nutrition education and counseling, assisting in the collection, monitoring, and entry of health data, providing in‑service training to WIC staff, and supervising subordinate nutrition education personnel. Responsibilities Conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of participants, and develops follow‑up care plans for high‑risk individuals. Responsible for appropriate food package assignment and tailoring for participants. Ensures proper certification of eligible applicants. Assists with meeting state and local regulations. Assists with community outreach related to nutrition, breastfeeding, and education. Knowledge of Principles and practices of material and child nutrition. Various ethnic food preferences and habits in the community. Social and welfare agencies, institutions, clinics, and allied cooperating agencies in the community. Ability to Supervise subordinates. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, outside agencies, and the general public. Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university. Must submit a copy of the degree or transcript; the Human Resources Department will verify the credential. Bilingual preferred: fluent in English and Spanish. Candidate will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a city physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. Upon appointment, a 3‑12 month probationary period will be required. Additional information: This is a CHPEA union position. The hours of work are 40 per week. The position is grant funded and renewable per the term of contract. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding. Employment Preferences and Legal Notices Hartford Residency Preferred: Preference is given to bona‑fide residents of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit, including proof of residency, may be submitted. Veteran's Preference: Preferential points may be given to eligible veterans. Appenders must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, DD‑214, and, if applicable, a disability letter from the Office of Veterans Affairs. Americans with Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. Applicants requiring accommodation in the application or testing process should contact the Human Resources Department. Equal Opportunity: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr