Nutritional Educator Wic - Chattanooga, United States - Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN

Verified Company

Chattanooga, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description:

Under general supervision, certifies eligibility and provides nutritional education and counseling to participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Community Nutrition Program with emphasis on good nutrition and healthy eating habits to improve or maintain overall health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours of human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology or counseling.

A valid driver's license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual - fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires a high volume of case load work and meeting stringent timelines. Work requires limited physical effort primarily involves sitting and typing for extended periods of time. Minimal standing, walking, and lifting. May deliver presentations for group classes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends.

Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.