C/S Nutritionist I

Introduction

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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for certifying clients for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Sussex County. All clients receive nutrition education and assessments. Promotes healthy lifestyles, healthy eating, breastfeeding, as well as other health related messages to the WIC population. Participates in disaster exercises, drills and responding to disasters if needed.\r\n\r\nThis position requires travel, as needed, to support operations at additional clinic locations, including the Shipley State Service Center in Seaford and the Pyle State Service Center in Frankford.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n Consults with physicians and health care personnel to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and diet restrictions of individuals.\r\n Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans for regular and modified diets based on assessments of nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and other current health plans.\r\n Provides nutritional and/or dietary assessment to educate individuals and their care providers.\r\n Oversees the quality and quantity of food served to ensure that meals conform to prescribed diets and meet established requirements for nutrient content.\r\n Provides technical assistance, guidance and direction to food service personnel, health care professionals, agencies, community organizations and the public regarding current nutritional issues, problems affecting an individual's food habits, prescribed diets, and/or food service, presentation and preparation.\r\n Coordinates nutritional services with other health programs.\r\n Plans, organizes and conducts training for food service personnel and health care professionals.\r\n Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.\r\n May oversee the work of support staff.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nutritionist I\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Food and Nutrition from a US regionally accredited college or university and coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis posting may be closed on or before 12/20/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our�Job Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\nAs a condition of�hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\nThis position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n