Nutrition Educator

Nutrition EducatorCome join our team! As a Nutrition Educator with the North Central Health District's WIC program, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.This full-time Nutrition Educator position serves WIC clients across multiple locations throughout the district. The position is based at the Felton Homes WIC Office in Macon, GA, where the employee will work three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday). The remaining work schedule includes Tuesdays at the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, GA, and Wednesdays at the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, GA. This role provides an opportunity to support the health and well-being of families across the district.Job ResponsibilitiesAssess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community issues.Provide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high-risk criteria.Work with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interview technique.Record proper SOAP documentation within the participant's electronic medical records.Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women.Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.Maintain professional standards with updated training that will include travel and may require overnight stay.Ensure breastfeeding is promoted.Share nutritional education resources and information.Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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; and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.OrActive enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program at an accredited college or university.Important Application Note: Applicants qualifying based on a degree or current enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program must upload transcripts for verification. To be considered a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education.Applicants qualifying based on possession of a Verification Statement must also submit documentation confirming their credential as well as college transcripts.For initial application review, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. However, official transcripts will be required for final verification before an employment offer can be made.Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.