Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3
District 4 WIC Program
Region A
Covering Carroll, Heard, & Troup Counties
Troup County WIC & Nutrition Center
900 Dallis Street, Suite C, Lagrange, GA 30240 Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Note:
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. You may be called on to participate in events such as staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When called, participation is expected as part of the job requirement, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. Responsibilities
Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding Nutritionist Levels and Qualifications
Nutritionist 1
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Annual Salary: $44,523.60 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
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Annual Salary: $48,975.96 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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 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
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Annual Salary: $56,322.35 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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 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 . Note:
Candidates without a verification statement may be eligible if they meet alternative criteria described by Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines. Alternative qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) with coursework verification from program director if no verification statement Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university meeting specific coursework criteria (Non-DPD coursework reference) Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred
— $1,000 added to hire-in salary for those who qualify Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5 Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees
13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Package Employees Retirement System Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Legal Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Atlanta Postal Credit Union Note:
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit the benefits site. For more information about District 4 Public Health, visit the District 4 Public Health website. Additional Perks
A supportive and rewarding work environment Physical Activity Breaks Worksite Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit
the District 4 Public Health website. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and the State will not unlawfully consider a candidate’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required For more information about Public Health: Public Health information resources available on request.
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District 4 WIC Program
Region A
Covering Carroll, Heard, & Troup Counties
Troup County WIC & Nutrition Center
900 Dallis Street, Suite C, Lagrange, GA 30240 Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Note:
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. You may be called on to participate in events such as staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When called, participation is expected as part of the job requirement, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. Responsibilities
Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding Nutritionist Levels and Qualifications
Nutritionist 1
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Annual Salary: $44,523.60 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
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Annual Salary: $48,975.96 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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 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
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Annual Salary: $56,322.35 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, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics 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 . Note:
Candidates without a verification statement may be eligible if they meet alternative criteria described by Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines. Alternative qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) with coursework verification from program director if no verification statement Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university meeting specific coursework criteria (Non-DPD coursework reference) Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred
— $1,000 added to hire-in salary for those who qualify Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5 Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees
13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Package Employees Retirement System Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Legal Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Atlanta Postal Credit Union Note:
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit the benefits site. For more information about District 4 Public Health, visit the District 4 Public Health website. Additional Perks
A supportive and rewarding work environment Physical Activity Breaks Worksite Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit
the District 4 Public Health website. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and the State will not unlawfully consider a candidate’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required For more information about Public Health: Public Health information resources available on request.
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