Nutritionist (Public Health Nutritionist)

Responsibilities: Provides and evaluates nutrition needs and services of maternal, infant and child clients within the Community Health and Prevention division. Determines food package prescriptions based on assessment of client health and dietary status. Identifies individuals with high-risk medical and nutritional needs and initiates appropriate referrals and interventions within program guidelines. Supports efficient, client-centered clinic operations through timely completion of nutrition counseling and charting. Coordinates nutrition interventions, including breastfeeding support, tailored to WIC participants' needs. Educates clients on dietary risk factors related to health promotion and disease prevention. Utilizes a variety of computer programs to complete daily activities, including charting, benefit issuance and EMR documentation. Implements outreach activities and participates in WIC initiatives, including late clinics, off-site and popup events. Provides appropriate, unbiased referrals to community agencies and internal programs. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited nutrition program. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight college-level Health Sciences courses may be considered. Possession of a valid drivers' license. Minimum one year of experience in public health or community nutrition preferred. Ability to deliver nutrition education in a culturally responsive manner. Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/Arabic, preferred. Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills. Ability to problem solve, be flexible and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Requires successful completion of training programs approved by the WIC program. Requires late clinic hours until 7pm, 2 times per month and may require some off-site clinics.

Schedule: Day ShiftMonday to Friday

Work Location: In Person*If desired, paper applications are available upon request at the DeKalb County Health Department front desk. I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check. I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date. I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied. I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.