Nutritionist II

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

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  Performs work of moderate difficulty under moderate supervision as a nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as pre-conceptional health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant and Children), etc. Considerable knowledge of basic nutritional assessments and practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health-related field with 18 semester hours of food and nutrition or dietetics.

• One (1) year of experience as a Nutritionist or one (1) year in providing nutrition and health related counseling and education and successful demonstration of competencies of the Nutritionist I.

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• Master’s degree in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

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• Must complete required annual updates.

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  Provides detailed nutrition assessment, education and counseling to clients and/or groups of clients concerning nutrition requirements for normal development through stages of the life cycle. Develops a detailed nutrition plan appropriate for each client or client group according to programmatic criteria. Interprets current research regarding basic nutrition through stages of the life cycle and provides technical assistance and consultation for other health care professionals. Other responsibilities may include assessing community nutrition needs; developing and implementing community events and programs; collaborating with state and community agencies; planning and delivering in-service training and education for public health personnel. Maintains quality of services in accordance with agency policies and as outlined in the WIC & Nutrition Manual and Administrative Reference (AR). Monitors nutrition programs to ensure compliance with federal and state standards and regulations. Mentors nutrition paraprofessionals for the WIC Program. May provide functional supervision and direction of Nutrition I staff and/or paraprofessional staff. Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures training obtained.

• Work typically is spent inside the clinic or community setting.

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D