Nutritionist I

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is in Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program within the Health and Human Services Department. Under supervision, assists in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding and education program for WIC participants and staff. Conducts nutrition education classes and breastfeeding support to the WIC participants. Counsels medical and nutritional risk participants. Keeps WIC staff informed of current nutrition information. Cooperates with area hospitals in providing nutrition education and counseling. Assists in the collection, monitoring and entering of health data. Provides in service training to WIC staff. Supervises subordinate nutrition education personnel. Conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants as appropriate, develops and follow-up care plans for high-risk participants. Responsible for appropriate food package assignment and tailoring for WIC participants. Assures proper certification of eligible applicants. Assists with meeting State and Local regulations. Assists with outreach efforts in the community related to nutrition, breastfeeding and education. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a CHPEA union position. The hours of work are 40 per week. This is a grant funded position, renewable per term of contract. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
A DEGREE OR TRANCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check.
If appointed, you will be required to serve 3-12 months of probation.

Nice To Haves

Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans.
Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding and education program for WIC participants and staff.
Conducts nutrition education classes and breastfeeding support to the WIC participants.
Counsels medical and nutritional risk participants.
Keeps WIC staff informed of current nutrition information.
Cooperates with area hospitals in providing nutrition education and counseling.
Assists in the collection, monitoring and entering of health data.
Provides in service training to WIC staff.
Supervises subordinate nutrition education personnel.
Conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants as appropriate, develops and follow-up care plans for high-risk participants.
Responsible for appropriate food package assignment and tailoring for WIC participants.
Assures proper certification of eligible applicants.
Assists with meeting State and Local regulations.
Assists with outreach efforts in the community related to nutrition, breastfeeding and education.