Nutritionist - Clinics

Vacancy is in Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program within the Health and Human Services Department.
Under supervision, assists in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding and education program for WIC participants and staff. Conducts nutrition education classes and breastfeeding support to the WIC participants. Counsels medical and nutritional risk participants. Keeps WIC staff informed of current nutrition information. Cooperates with area hospitals in providing nutrition education and counseling. Assists in the collection, monitoring and entering of health data. Provides in service training to WIC staff. Supervises subordinate nutrition education personnel. Conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants as appropriate, develops and follow-up care plans for high-risk participants. Responsible for appropriate food package assignment and tailoring for WIC participants. Assists with meeting State and Local regulations. Assists with outreach efforts in the community related to nutrition, breastfeeding and education. This is a CHPEA union position. This is a grant funded position, renewable per term of contract. 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. Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. BILINGUAL PREFERRED: Fluent in English and Spanish. If appointed, you will be required to serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification. All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application. Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.