Nutrition and Wellness Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education•Downey, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking candidates to fill a temporary assignment for the Nutrition and Wellness Specialist position. There is currently one 6-month limited-term assignment. The position requires the incumbent to possess a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). This position provides technical assistance, training, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in Los Angeles County to develop, expand, implement, and evaluate health and wellness policies and practices that advances whole child health using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, dietetics, health education, human development, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
Two years of experience implementing nutrition, health, or wellness strategies, intervention, and programs in a pre-k through 12th grade school setting.
Possess a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
A valid California Driver’s License and the availability of private transportation or access to reliable transportation between job sites is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is preferred.
Some positions in this class may require oral and written skills in a second designated language.

Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance, training, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in Los Angeles County to develop, expand, implement, and evaluate health and wellness policies and practices that advances whole child health using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.