Nutrition Services Supervisor

Sagility

102d • $27 - $33

About The Position

We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position in the Green River District Health Department. The role involves performing moderate to complex nutrition case management for medically high-risk individuals, which may include physician-prescribed dietary and nutrition regimens and intensive counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy/MNT). At least 50% of the time will be spent supervising the work of nutritionists and related staff.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist providing nutrition and health-related counseling and education.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Nutritionist (CN) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification and complete required annual updates.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, community nutrition, food systems management, or related area may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, evaluates, and schedules nutrition and related staff to provide appropriate nutrition services based on the needs of individual patients, community, special program clinics, and home visits.
• Provides case management services regarding MNT nutrition status of individuals in compliance with programmatic guidelines.
• Assesses community nutrition needs and collaborates with state and community agencies to ensure appropriate nutrition education is provided.
• Develops and implements community events and programs.
• Plans and delivers in-service training and education for public health personnel and other agencies as requested.
• Assists the Director of Nutrition Services in the recruitment, direction, and evaluation of nutrition staff.
• Participates in quality assurance and utilization reviews.
• Directly supervises nutrition staff and other related staff, completing performance evaluations.
• Assists in developing and implementing plans for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education.
• Maintains quality of services in accordance with agency policies and the WIC & Nutrition Manual.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive hourly salary ranging from $27.16 to $33.78.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees