NC Department of Health and Human Services
Nutrition Program Consultant
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
About Our Agency
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, employing approximately 17,000 people. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, including special populations such as individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and economically disadvantaged.
Agency Dept of Health and Human Services
Division Child and Family Well‑Being
Job Classification Title Nutrition Program Consultant (NS)
Position Number 60040860
Grade MH14
Description of Work This position is part of the Division of Child and Family Well‑Being and focuses on the WIC nutrition services unit. The role involves developing program policy, procedures, and implementation guidance related to participant and clinical services for nutrition assessment and medical nutritional eligibility for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Additional responsibilities include supporting quality assurance through program monitoring and evaluation. This position reports to the WIC policy and Quality Assurance Team Lead.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $56,095 - $75,443
Experience working in the scope of a Registered Dietitian, reflecting knowledge of principles and practices of normal and therapeutic nutrition and its relationship to growth, chronic disease, or nutrition needs across the lifespan with a special focus on women and children.
Experience using skills to analyze, interpret, recommend, and/or implement policy and procedure guidelines.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, preparing and presenting educational and training materials to professional and lay groups.
Position is eligible for a hybrid‑teleworking schedule, including weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum Education and Experience Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition from an accredited institution and holds the credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Three years of program administration or supervisory experience are required.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs.
Recruiter Charlene Moore
Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services
Division Child and Family Well‑Being
Job Classification Title Nutrition Program Consultant (NS)
Position Number 60040860
Grade MH14
Description of Work This position is part of the Division of Child and Family Well‑Being and focuses on the WIC nutrition services unit. The role involves developing program policy, procedures, and implementation guidance related to participant and clinical services for nutrition assessment and medical nutritional eligibility for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Additional responsibilities include supporting quality assurance through program monitoring and evaluation. This position reports to the WIC policy and Quality Assurance Team Lead.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $56,095 - $75,443
Experience working in the scope of a Registered Dietitian, reflecting knowledge of principles and practices of normal and therapeutic nutrition and its relationship to growth, chronic disease, or nutrition needs across the lifespan with a special focus on women and children.
Experience using skills to analyze, interpret, recommend, and/or implement policy and procedure guidelines.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, preparing and presenting educational and training materials to professional and lay groups.
Position is eligible for a hybrid‑teleworking schedule, including weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum Education and Experience Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition from an accredited institution and holds the credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Three years of program administration or supervisory experience are required.
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs.
Recruiter Charlene Moore
Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr