Nutritionist - Clarke

Overview

Pay Grade: H

Job Code: HCP
020

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Currently, the Northeast Health District WIC Office is seeking a Nutritionist to provide clinical coverage at the Clarke County Health Department. Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to promote family health and control of obesity. Provides health education, nutritional assessment, breastfeeding education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public consistent with United States Department of Agriculture WIC Program policies and procedures.

Serves as a resource for referral to family planning and immunization as well as other appropriate Health Department and community programs and services.

A typical work week consists of one 10-hour day, three 8-hour days, and a 6-hour day on Friday.

As a Nutritionist within the Clarke County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

• Provides initial WIC assessment for WIC client and develops nutrition care plans with client-centered goals and monitors client’s progress towards those goals
• Provide medical nutrition therapy as per referral
• Provide nutrition classes for clients
• Coordinate client services and referrals with appropriate agencies
• Participate in case plan reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Develop and/or approve nutrition education materials
• Provides initial counseling to all high-risk participants
• Providing health education to mothers on topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, or parenting skills
• Monitoring children’s growth rates and development over time, referring them to specialists when necessary
• Providing nutrition education to pregnant women and new mothers, including breastfeeding support and advice on infant formula use
• Conducting food surveys to determine local community needs for meals and snacks served in schools, shelters, and after school programs
• Providing individualized nutrition counseling to clients who need help losing weight, lowering cholesterol levels, or managing other health concerns

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 & Dietetics.

Copy of the Verification Statement and Transcripts must be submitted with the application.

with the application.

Employee Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

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