Dietician/Nutritionist, Level 1, 2 or 3 - Albany, United States - Georgia Department of Public Health

Description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Albany, GA

Job Type: Full Time Salaried

Job Number:

Division/Section: District 8-2 County Position

Opening Date: 11/04/2022

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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: November 4, 2022 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Location: Nutrition Services/WIC, Dougherty County Health Department

Paygrade/ Minimum Salary: I-$42,819.47, J-$47,101.41, or

or K-$51, Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code: HCP020, HCP021 or HCP022

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, 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
Job Responsibilities

• 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 to individuals thru video conferencing and in group settings
• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

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) Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.

Additional Information

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 a 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.

Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.

01

Do you have Public Health experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working in a WIC program?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current license as a Dietitian with the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience with breastfeeding mothers?

• Yes
• No

05

Can you provide a verification statement from an accredited University and completion of a didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

• Yes
• No

Required Question