Dietician/Nutritionist, Level 1, 2 or 3 (Based on qualifications/experience)
Do you desire to make a difference in your community and be off on most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!!
Dietician/Nutritionist, Level 1, 2 or 3
(Based on qualifications/experience)
Posted Date: January 13, 2022
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Location: Nutrition Services/WIC, Thomas County (Based), Providing services in multiple counties throughout the 14-county health district
Paygrade/ Minimum Salary: H-$36,635, I-$40,299 or J-$44,328
(Based on qualifications/experience)
Job Code: HCP020, HCP021 or HCP022
We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts.
General Nature of Work
· Provides outstanding customer service
· Performs assessments and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for high-risk clients
· Plans, implements, and evaluates nutrition care plans for therapeutic diets of high-risk infants/women
· Provides in-service training to WIC staff and community
· Provides counseling and nutrition education thru video conferencing and in group settings
· Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security
· Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
Minimum 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 AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a WIC program
- Public Health experience
- Has registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission of Dietetics Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia
- Has verification statement from an accredited University and completion of didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics
- Experience working with mothers who are breastfeeding their baby
Note: Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualification. Describe background in full. Incomplete applications may result in an applicant not being considered for the position. All information submitted is subject to verification. Drug screen, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.