Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Public Health Nutritionist
Department Of Public Health • Number of Positions: 2 • Starting Salary: $67,284
This position is open to the public and to all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement. Bidders must be members of the specified bargaining units.
Mission CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and healthy Chicago.
Under supervision, performs fully functional professional nutrition assessment and counseling duties providing services to individuals, groups, and families in a public health center or clinic, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Reviews nutritional, health history, and medical data of clients to evaluate the adequacy of their dietary intake, determine risk factors, obtain anthropometrics as needed, and assess nutritional and dietary needs.
Develops individualized nutritional care plans and counsels clients and their families on good nutrition and dietary practices.
Provides breastfeeding support and counseling, including in‑depth nutritional and breastfeeding counseling to clients.
Conducts individual counseling and group sessions on nutrition education to promote healthy dietary habits.
Schedules follow‑up visits with clients to monitor and encourage compliance with prescribed nutritional care plans.
Works on a team with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress of clients and coordinate other needed health services to clients and their families.
Prescribes food packages to clients enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Documents nutritional services provided in client files and records and maintains computerized client assessment and evaluation records.
Prepares reports on clients serviced and related work activities.
Consults with client’s referring physician for clarification of orders, as required.
Provides guidance and direction to clerical nutrition staff, as required.
Conducts workshops on good nutritional practices designed to promote healthy eating habits and help prevent or treat illnesses, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in public health nutrition.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test. Candidates whose qualifications best fit the responsibilities will be selected based on interview results.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with at‑risk clients in a clinical environment or health‑care setting.
Previous experience with providing direct client services that include nutritional assessment, planning, and counseling.
Previous experience developing and conducting individual and group nutrition education sessions.
Fluent in Spanish.
Previous experience working with electronic documentation systems.
Location Austin West Division Street Health Hub – 4909 W Division, Chicago, 60651
Englewood West 63rd Street Health Hub – 641 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, 60621
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (depending on location). Some additional hours may be required in case of public health emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
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This position is open to the public and to all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement. Bidders must be members of the specified bargaining units.
Mission CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and healthy Chicago.
Under supervision, performs fully functional professional nutrition assessment and counseling duties providing services to individuals, groups, and families in a public health center or clinic, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Reviews nutritional, health history, and medical data of clients to evaluate the adequacy of their dietary intake, determine risk factors, obtain anthropometrics as needed, and assess nutritional and dietary needs.
Develops individualized nutritional care plans and counsels clients and their families on good nutrition and dietary practices.
Provides breastfeeding support and counseling, including in‑depth nutritional and breastfeeding counseling to clients.
Conducts individual counseling and group sessions on nutrition education to promote healthy dietary habits.
Schedules follow‑up visits with clients to monitor and encourage compliance with prescribed nutritional care plans.
Works on a team with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress of clients and coordinate other needed health services to clients and their families.
Prescribes food packages to clients enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Documents nutritional services provided in client files and records and maintains computerized client assessment and evaluation records.
Prepares reports on clients serviced and related work activities.
Consults with client’s referring physician for clarification of orders, as required.
Provides guidance and direction to clerical nutrition staff, as required.
Conducts workshops on good nutritional practices designed to promote healthy eating habits and help prevent or treat illnesses, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in public health nutrition.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants who possess a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
Selection Requirements:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test. Candidates whose qualifications best fit the responsibilities will be selected based on interview results.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working with at‑risk clients in a clinical environment or health‑care setting.
Previous experience with providing direct client services that include nutritional assessment, planning, and counseling.
Previous experience developing and conducting individual and group nutrition education sessions.
Fluent in Spanish.
Previous experience working with electronic documentation systems.
Location Austin West Division Street Health Hub – 4909 W Division, Chicago, 60651
Englewood West 63rd Street Health Hub – 641 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, 60621
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (depending on location). Some additional hours may be required in case of public health emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
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