Georgia Department of Public Health
Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3
Georgia Department of Public Health, Mcdonough, Georgia, United States, 30252
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Job Location District 4 WIC Program Henry County WIC & Nutrition Center 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
Job Description 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. All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency and may be called on to participate in emergency staffing.
Job 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 their 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.
Minimum Qualifications Nutritionist 1
– 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
– 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 at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position.
Nutritionist 3
– 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: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement but who can comply with the following requirements may be considered: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the DPD program director can serve as coursework verification. • Bilingual-Spanish/English Language preferred — $1,000 added to minimum hired 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
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
Background and Reference Checks Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks & immunizations required.
About the Georgia Department of Public Health We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
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Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3
role at
Georgia Department of Public Health .
Job Location District 4 WIC Program Henry County WIC & Nutrition Center 135 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
Job Description 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. All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency and may be called on to participate in emergency staffing.
Job 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 their 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.
Minimum Qualifications Nutritionist 1
– 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
– 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 at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position.
Nutritionist 3
– 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: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement but who can comply with the following requirements may be considered: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the DPD program director can serve as coursework verification. • Bilingual-Spanish/English Language preferred — $1,000 added to minimum hired 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
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
Background and Reference Checks Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks & immunizations required.
About the Georgia Department of Public Health We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
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