NUTRITIONIST II (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Genesee County, MI • Flint, MI

1d • $59,123 - $69,072

About The Position

Performs professional duties in nutrition and dietary practices, including client evaluations and assessments, and individual and group teaching. Works directly with pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age 5. Works under the general direction of the Division Director or their designee and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Health Education with an emphasis on Nutrition; or a Public Health degree with an emphasis on Nutrition.
• Must be able to perform essential job duties and functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients' nutritional status, considering nutritional practices and deficiencies.
• Completes comprehensive nutritional assessments and makes appropriate referrals.
• Conducts and evaluates dietary assessments.
• Assesses social, psychological, and economic factors in clients' lifestyles that may impact nutritional status.
• Teaches nutrition at clients' level of comprehension and continuously evaluates the level of success.
• Teaches groups in nutrition and dietary practices.
• Communicates clients' nutrition needs to the interdisciplinary team and plans appropriate care.
• Conducts outreach to WIC-eligible individuals through information and education activities at various community sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time