Nutritional Educator #1656 - WIC - Health & Social Services Division
About The Position
The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. Under general supervision, certifies eligibility, provides nutritional education, completes care plan, provides breastfeeding promotion, provides nutrition counseling, and conducts community outreach to participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Community Nutrition Program with emphasis on good nutrition and healthy eating habits to improve or maintain overall health.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and a valid driver's license.
- OR
- A Bachelor's Degree in a Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A valid driver's license is required.
- Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
- This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
- Some positions require additional training or certifications depending on assignment.
- This position may require the applicant to pass an extensive criminal background check that includes fingerprinting.
- Extensive reference checks may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Certifies eligibility for WIC and Community Nutrition Programs
- Provides nutritional education to participants
- Completes care plans
- Provides breastfeeding promotion
- Provides nutrition counseling
- Conducts community outreach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
