Nutrition & Administrative Services Consultant – Public Health Nutritionist (20014180)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. This position serves as consultant in areas of certification, nutrition education, food issuance, administration, financial management, computer system functions, and vendor relations for an assigned number of local WIC projects. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC helps eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. ODH is seeking a Nutrition and Administrative Services (NAS) Consultant to deliver and monitor nutrition services of the Ohio WIC program.

Requirements

• Current licensure as dietitian as issued by State Medical Board per Section 4759.06 of Ohio Revised Code
• Must be able to provide own transportation
• Undergraduate or higher degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Local, state, or federal WIC program experience
• Experience providing technical assistance to grantees including fiscal consultation
• Experience writing, reviewing, and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience in creating, delivering, and evaluating trainings
• Experience creating and reviewing nutrition education resources
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations

Nice To Haves

• Certified Lactation Consultant/Specialist or similar

Responsibilities

• Providing nutrition and administrative consultation and technical assistance to local projects in person and/or by telephone
• Clarifying and interpreting program standards, policies, and procedures to WIC directors, health care professionals who assist local projects (e.g., nurses, nutritionists, physicians), and relevant officials (e.g., health commissioners, agency directors)
• Coordinating services with other programs within ODH and with other state agencies
• Reviewing local projects program plans, grant applications, budgets, action plans, and nutrition education plans for compliance with State WIC policy
• Making recommendations for funding approval/disapproval, staffing levels, and writing special grant conditions
• Planning and conducting State WIC sponsored training sessions (e.g., new health professional training, specialized classes) for local project staff
• Monitoring the nutrition component in local WIC projects to ensure that persons who are enrolled are at nutritional risk, that appropriate counseling and education are provided, and that appropriate food packages are prescribed
• Participating in development of goals, objectives, and activities for the WIC State Plan and the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application as assigned
• Participating in development of related workshops and planning groups to improve overall coordination of service delivery to mothers and children

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level