[Hiring] Hourly Nutritionist @Georgia Department of Public Health

Role Description

Under general technical and administrative direction of the Senior Nutritionist, the Hourly Nutritionist works independently to provide professional nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and management services to individuals participating in public health and WIC programs. This position performs work of above-average difficulty requiring professional judgment in evaluating nutritional, medical, laboratory, growth, dietary, and socioeconomic information to determine nutrition needs and appropriate interventions.

The position provides nutrition services primarily through remote/virtual service delivery and may support activities associated with community locations and health centers as assigned. The Nutritionist applies federal and state regulations, WIC program requirements, professional nutrition standards, and DeKalb Public Health policies and procedures in providing services to participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional nutrition/dietetics experience as required by the applicable classification.
• Knowledge of nutrition principles, nutritional assessment, counseling, education, and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of federal and state WIC regulations and program requirements or the ability to learn and apply applicable requirements.
• Ability to use electronic medical records, computer applications, and virtual communication platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential, as applicable to the position classification.
• Experience working in WIC or another public health nutrition program.
• Experience providing nutrition services through telehealth or other virtual platforms.
• Experience providing nutrition counseling for high-risk or medically complex participants.
• Experience with WIC certification, benefit issuance, nutrition risk assessment, and participant management.
• Experience with SOAP documentation and electronic medical records.
• Experience conducting record audits, quality assurance activities, or program evaluations.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting public health or nutrition program data.
• Experience working with community agencies and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience providing nutrition education to individuals and groups.
• Experience working with individuals with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, food allergies, formula intolerance, growth concerns, or other nutrition-related conditions.

Benefits

• $27.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T7001

Company Description

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb Public Health works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives.