NUTRITIONIST II

Description

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work in this class involves providing fundamental nutrition services to clients in Stokes County through the Health Department nutrition programs; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Work involves conducting interviews to obtain health and personal information; independently assessing nutritional and medical risk; establishing program eligibility; developing corresponding plans of care; and determining an appropriate food prescription. Medical data and socioeconomic information are analyzed to plan appropriate client-centered nutrition interventions. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling for clients with uncomplicated or well-managed health issues. Clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher-level Nutritionist. Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A PD (107) TO [email protected]

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four- year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Have literacy and language skills appropriate to address the needs of diverse participants.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Work requires a valid Driver's License, occasional use of personal car, attendance at some evening and out of town meetings, and some night or weekend work for community programs.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A PD (107) TO [email protected]