Nutrition Associate

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about nutrition? As a Nutrition Associate, you will provide services to the participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, such as nutrition counseling and education, verification of eligibility, nutrition assessment, and education. Our staff is creative, innovative, passionate about maternal and child nutrition, and seeks to make a difference in their community. This is your opportunity to be part of a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors. This position also offers an amazing pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! After just 9 months of employment, our Nutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelor's degree and some graduate degree coursework completed, can apply for our PAID WIC Track Dietetic Internship. For more information, visit WIC Track | Maricopa County, AZ . On-The-Spot Hiring Event: We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday , July 21, from 1PM to 5PM at our St Mary’s WIC location, 3003 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County! About Us Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a similar program with nutrition-related coursework OR Associate's degree in Nutrition or a related degree program and credentialed with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR); OR DTR eligible with the ability to pass the credentialing exam within twelve months of hire, with the first attempt occurring within three months of hire
• Home access to a computer, mobile device, and the internet is necessary if splitting time between home and office, with daily communication with co-workers through virtual meetings, email, and Microsoft Teams messaging and participant interactions to include remote appointments via video, phone, and in-person
• Must obtain an ID.me account by the time of hire in order to verify client eligibility through AHCCCS
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10lbs. constantly
• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies using a County or private vehicle
• Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the WIC supplemental nutrition program
• Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition education
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants who require more than basic nutrition counseling services, such as nutrition assessments, participant-centered nutrition counseling and education, documentation of nutrition care plan, nutrition, and breastfeeding education
• Assesses eligibility and certifies participants for the WIC program, including determination of WIC benefits, performing and interpreting hemoglobin screening tests, and accurate anthropometric measurements
• Assigns and issues appropriate food benefits, documents, and assures accuracy of participant files, and refers participants to other local and state agencies as needed
• Conducts group nutrition education, including facilitated group discussions both in-person and on online platforms

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree