Nutritionist

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Job description

Our Best. Your Community. Your Future!

Make a True Impact by Working with People Most Impacted

Clay County Public Health Center, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, was established in 1953 to protect the health of Clay County residents by implementing population-based prevention programs and services. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We highly value diversity, equity and inclusion, and believe that every employee can make a positive impact in our communities.

The Health Center seeks candidates for the position of a Nutritionist to perform activities within the Community Health Promotion Team. The WIC Nutritionist provides accurate nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors, and provides appropriatenutrition and breastfeeding education to all participants according to the state WIC Program policies and procedures.

Position Status: Full-time

Duties include:
Coordinates all nutrition and breastfeeding services provided to participants
Provides breastfeeding education and support to all participants; completes a breastfeeding assessment; provide proper counseling and support in a manner that is consistent with WIC regulations, policies and initiatives
Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling for high-risk participants, completes the high-risk care plan and documents the nutrition education contact
Participates in conducting studies and surveys
Provides recommendations for improvement of nutrition education materials used in the WIC program
Obtains and documents demographic information, height/length, weight measurements, hemoglobin/hematocrit values, oral and nutrition assessments and other necessary medical and/or health information to certify WIC participants
Determines health, medical and nutrition eligibility by assigning risk factors and explaining the certifying risk factors to the participant
Recommends appropriate supplemental foods, exempt formulas and WIC eligible medical foods in accordance with policies and procedures
Provides relevant, culturally appropriate, health/nutrition information and referral services to participants
Processes client vouchers
May act as the Breastfeeding Coordinator if assigned by the local WIC provider
Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable

Position Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, food science, home economics or closely related field; including or supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in foods and nutrition including one or more courses in diet therapy and community nutrition; or completion of an undergraduate curriculum approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registration or current eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be accepted in lieu of other specified qualifications.
Two years of experience is preferred
Excellent communication and computer skills are required
A current driver's license and auto insurance are required
Must have or be able to obtain professional liability insurance and successfully complete state required training within the time designated by state WIC office and successfully complete any mandatory re-training

_ CCPHC offers a compensation package that includes pay based on qualifications, weekday hours, 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks paid sick leave, employer paid retirement/pension plan, paid life insurance, education assistance & more. _

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are asked to complete a Clay County Public Health Center Employment Application online at , or send completed application along with resume/cover letter where applicable, to Clay County Public Health Center, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Haines Dr., Liberty, MO 64068.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.58 - $24.84 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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