Washington County
Community Nutrition Specialist/Sr. Community Nutrition Specialist – WIC
Washington County, Stillwater, Minnesota, us, 55083
Community Nutrition Specialist (Women, Infants and Children – WIC)
The Community Nutrition Specialist will work as a part of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at the Government Center in Stillwater and the three service center locations in Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Forest Lake. Examples of work include providing individual nutrition assessment and counseling to pregnant women and families; performing technical procedures such as finger sticks, heights and weights; and documenting in the electronic WIC database. Additional clinic support duties will be assigned based on skills, experience and program needs.
Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.
Desirable Experience
Currently working in a MN metro WIC agency
Registered Dietitian, or RD eligible
Prior work experience with WINNIE documentation system
Bilingual abilities
Experience providing Breastfeeding Education & support
Previous work experience with pregnant women, infants, children or families
Selection Technique Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Anticipated Hiring Range $31.06 – $42.36 (Community Nutrition Specialist). This position may be hired at the Senior Community Nutrition Specialist classification based on applicant qualifications.
Hours / Days Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This is a part‑time position, working 3 days per week (0.6 FTE). The successful candidate will work in‑person a minimum of 2 days per week with the possibility of remote work 1 day a week. Hours and days may vary based on business need.
E‑Verify Participation Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or food science and nutrition and one year full‑time experience in nutrition or dietetics in a public health agency, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Dietetic Registration (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration is desired. A Master's Degree in public health nutrition is desirable but does not substitute for experience.
Core Competencies, Job‑Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrate knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of dietetic and nutrition practices and theory.
Demonstrate knowledge of public health education principles and practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the community and its resources.
Demonstrate familiarity with behavior change strategies.
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition services: perform a variety of individual health assessments, make referrals to health care providers, develop and implement patient nutrition care plans, document all nutritional services provided, and provide targeted educational presentations and programs.
Act as lead worker in WIC clinic: orient and train new employees; provide performance feedback to a program supervisor; perform technical medical procedures; provide education, consultation, and outreach to medical providers, county staff, and individuals on issues pertinent to nutrition; compile and prepare sections of annual reports, WIC nutrition education plans, WIC grant applications and reports, program evaluations and other documents as assigned; develop, review and select client education materials related to nutrition and health promotion as resources for WIC, department staff and multi‑ethnic populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment Work performed is semi‑sedentary in nature, and typically performed within a WIC clinic or in the field. Lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, medical equipment, computer, calculator, telephone, camera, and copier/scanner/fax machine.
Must have means of reliable transportation for business purposes; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver’s license.
Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with serving individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.
Desirable Experience
Currently working in a MN metro WIC agency
Registered Dietitian, or RD eligible
Prior work experience with WINNIE documentation system
Bilingual abilities
Experience providing Breastfeeding Education & support
Previous work experience with pregnant women, infants, children or families
Selection Technique Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Anticipated Hiring Range $31.06 – $42.36 (Community Nutrition Specialist). This position may be hired at the Senior Community Nutrition Specialist classification based on applicant qualifications.
Hours / Days Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This is a part‑time position, working 3 days per week (0.6 FTE). The successful candidate will work in‑person a minimum of 2 days per week with the possibility of remote work 1 day a week. Hours and days may vary based on business need.
E‑Verify Participation Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or food science and nutrition and one year full‑time experience in nutrition or dietetics in a public health agency, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Dietetic Registration (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration is desired. A Master's Degree in public health nutrition is desirable but does not substitute for experience.
Core Competencies, Job‑Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
Demonstrate knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of dietetic and nutrition practices and theory.
Demonstrate knowledge of public health education principles and practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the community and its resources.
Demonstrate familiarity with behavior change strategies.
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition services: perform a variety of individual health assessments, make referrals to health care providers, develop and implement patient nutrition care plans, document all nutritional services provided, and provide targeted educational presentations and programs.
Act as lead worker in WIC clinic: orient and train new employees; provide performance feedback to a program supervisor; perform technical medical procedures; provide education, consultation, and outreach to medical providers, county staff, and individuals on issues pertinent to nutrition; compile and prepare sections of annual reports, WIC nutrition education plans, WIC grant applications and reports, program evaluations and other documents as assigned; develop, review and select client education materials related to nutrition and health promotion as resources for WIC, department staff and multi‑ethnic populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment Work performed is semi‑sedentary in nature, and typically performed within a WIC clinic or in the field. Lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, medical equipment, computer, calculator, telephone, camera, and copier/scanner/fax machine.
Must have means of reliable transportation for business purposes; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver’s license.
Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with serving individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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