Health Educator/Nutritionist

Georgia Department of Public Health•Various, GA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Health Educator/Nutritionist with the North Central Health District’s WIC program, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you. This full-time Health Educator/Nutritionist position supports WIC clients across multiple locations, providing a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in multiple communities throughout the district. The position is based at the Felton Homes WIC office in Macon, GA on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays; the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, GA on Tuesdays; and the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, GA on Wednesdays. This schedule offers the opportunity to build relationships with diverse populations while supporting the health and well-being of families.

Requirements

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 & Dietetics.
Or Active enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program at an accredited college or university.
Applicants qualifying based on a degree or current enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program must upload transcripts for verification.
To be considered a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education.
Applicants qualifying based on possession of a Verification Statement must also submit documentation confirming their credential as well as college transcripts.
Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.
Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community issues.
Provide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high-risk criteria.
Work with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interview technique.
Record proper SOAP documentation within the participant's electronic medical records.
Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.
Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women.
Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
Maintain professional standards with updated training that will include travel and may require overnight stay.
Ensure breastfeeding is promoted.
Share nutritional education resources and information.
Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.
Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform additional professional duties as assigned.