[Hiring] Nutritionist @Georgia Department of Public Health

Role Description

Part-Time, Hourly Nutritionist for the District 4 WIC Program (Region A covering Troup, Carroll, & Heard Counties). This position is 100% remote, with up to 29 hours per week (minimum of 24 hours per week). Candidates without prior WIC clinic experience will require up to 6 months of on-site training.

Under general supervision, the role involves:

• Planning and conducting service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
• Providing nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public.
• Serving as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators, or other health care providers in the facility.
• Participating in emergency events as deemed essential, including staffing shelters or distribution sites.

Qualifications

• Nutritionist 1: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Nutritionist 2: Bachelor's degree in a related field AND two years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or two years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or position equivalent.
• Nutritionist 3: Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; OR two years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP021) or position equivalent. Must be a Registered & Licensed Dietitian.
• Note: Candidates without a verification statement may be eligible with specific educational qualifications.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred - $1.00 added to the hourly rate for those who qualify.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of related on-site experience with the GA WIC Program as a nutrition professional for remote work eligibility.
• Must be a resident of the State of Georgia.
• Agreement to comply with the Service Criteria for 100% Remote Positions.

Benefits

• A supportive and rewarding work environment.
• Physical Activity Breaks.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.