Nutritionist Clarke

Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP020

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live work and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Currently the Northeast Health District WIC Office is seeking a Nutritionist to provide clinical coverage at the Clarke County Health Department. Under general supervision plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to promote family health and control of obesity. Provides health education nutritional assessment breastfeeding education and counseling to individuals groups or the public consistent with United States Department of Agriculture WIC Program policies and procedures. Serves as a resource for referral to family planning and immunization as well as other appropriate Health Department and community programs and services.

A typical work week consists of one 10-hour day three 8-hour days and a 6-hour day on Friday.

• Provides initial WIC assessment for WIC client and develops nutrition care plans with client-centered goals and monitors clients progress towards those goals
• Provide medical nutrition therapy as per referral
• Provide nutrition classes for clients
• Coordinate client services and referrals with appropriate agencies
• Participate in case plan reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Develop and/or approve nutrition education materials
• Provides initial counseling to all high-risk participants
• Providing health education to mothers on topics such as breastfeeding nutrition or parenting skills
• Monitoring childrens growth rates and development over time referring them to specialists when necessary
• Providing nutrition education to pregnant women and new mothers including breastfeeding support and advice on infant formula use
• Conducting food surveys to determine local community needs for meals and snacks served in schools shelters and afterschool programs
• Providing individualized nutrition counseling to clients who need help losing weight lowering cholesterol levels or managing other health concerns

Bachelors 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

Copy of the Verification Statement and Transcripts must be submitted

with the application.

Annual salary $42700 plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays annual and sick leave health insurance and retirement plans.

No phone calls or applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals.A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees diplomas licensures and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of DPH employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process email .

DPH is 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 receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

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 (ERS GSEPS) deferred compensation 13 paid holidays vacation and sick leave paid parental leave dental vision long-term care and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.