Nutrition Educator

Georgia Department of Revenue • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator works with the North Central Health District’s WIC program to support the health and well-being of families across the district. This full-time position serves WIC clients at multiple locations: three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) at the Felton Homes WIC Office in Macon, Georgia; Tuesdays at the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, Georgia; and Wednesdays at the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, Georgia.

Under supervision, the position promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. The employee assesses nutritional needs, provides counseling and education, develops care plans, coordinates referrals, documents services, and supports breastfeeding. The role also involves identifying community needs and planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments.

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 a verification statement confirming 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.
• For a degree or graduate-enrollment qualification, transcripts must demonstrate at least 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education for the field of study to be considered directly related.
• Applicants qualifying with a verification statement must submit documentation confirming the credential and college transcripts.
• Required application documentation includes transcripts; unofficial transcripts are accepted for initial review, but official transcripts are required for final verification before an employment offer.
• Applications submitted without required documentation will not be considered.
• May be required to assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities in the event of an identified emergency.
• May be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children using 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.
• Use Motivational Interview techniques to help participants and/or their caregivers set their own goals for change.
• Record appropriate SOAP documentation in participants’ electronic medical records.
• Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.
• Use accurate techniques to measure the weight and height of infants, children, and women.
• Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
• Maintain professional standards through updated training, which may involve travel and overnight stays.
• Promote breastfeeding.
• Share nutritional education resources and information.
• Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunities
• Health insurance
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Life insurance
• Physical activity breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized to support employee wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time