Nutrition Educator (Jasper County)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Monticello, MN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator works with the North Central Health District’s WIC program at the Jasper County Health Department, supporting public health initiatives and promoting the health and well-being of women, infants, and children. The position is part-time, two days per week: Monday and Thursday. After successful completion of the probationary period, Monday becomes a hybrid/remote workday, while Thursday remains onsite.

Under supervision, the educator promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. The role includes assessing nutritional status and needs, counseling participants, developing care plans, providing nutrition education, and coordinating referrals. The educator also collects and analyzes data to identify community needs and supports the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Training may involve travel and may require overnight stays.

Applicants may qualify through a relevant bachelor’s degree and the specified Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics verification statement, a current Georgia RN license, or active enrollment in an accredited graduate-level nutrition program. The posting also includes a separate Minimum Qualifications section requiring a bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field. Required application documentation varies by qualification pathway. The position may require pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• A 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 of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics; or a current Georgia license to practice as a registered nurse; or active enrollment in an accredited graduate-level nutrition program.
• For a degree or graduate-program pathway to count as a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate at least 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education.
• Applicants qualifying through a degree or current graduate-level nutrition-program enrollment must upload transcripts for verification.
• Applicants qualifying with a Verification Statement must submit documentation confirming the credential and college transcripts.
• Applicants qualifying through a Georgia RN license must upload a copy if the license cannot be publicly verified.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application review; official transcripts are required for final verification before an employment offer.
• The separate Minimum Qualifications section lists a bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

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.
• Help participants and/or caregivers set their own goals for change using Motivational Interview technique.
• Record appropriate SOAP documentation in participants’ electronic medical records.
• Refer participants 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 nutrition education resources and information.
• Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform additional assigned duties; responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.
• Collect and analyze data to identify community needs before planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating health programs.

Benefits

• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.
• Part-time employees receive paid parental leave.
• The posting describes a flexible schedule and opportunities for training and continuous learning/development.
• Authorized physical activity breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday may support employee wellness goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time