Nutritionist II (Full-Time Contractual)

State of Maryland • Kent, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide professional public health nutrition services in support of the Kent County Health Department's Chronic Disease, Nutrition and Built Environment Grant. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating evidence-based nutrition initiatives designed to prevent and reduce chronic disease and improve health outcomes through nutrition education, policy, systems and environmental strategies. This position will work collaboratively with local governments, health care providers, schools, community organizations, food access partners and other stakeholders to improve access to nutritious foods, promote healthy eating behaviors, support chronic disease prevention efforts and advance built environment initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in community nutrition and provide nutrition assessment, education, technical assistance, program evaluation and grant-related reporting to support achievement of grant objectives.

Requirements

• Current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.
• Two years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services.
• Possession of a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 prior to permanent appointment.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chronic disease prevention, community nutrition, public health programming, health promotion or related fields.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating community-based health and nutrition programs focused on chronic disease prevention and management.
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of evidence-based practices related to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity prevention, healthy eating and food security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating evidence-based nutrition initiatives designed to prevent and reduce chronic disease and improve health outcomes through nutrition education, policy, systems and environmental strategies.
• Working collaboratively with local governments, health care providers, schools, community organizations, food access partners and other stakeholders to improve access to nutritious foods, promote healthy eating behaviors, support chronic disease prevention efforts and advance built environment initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in community nutrition.
• Providing nutrition assessment, education, technical assistance, program evaluation and grant-related reporting to support achievement of grant objectives.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (contractual employees working 30+ hours/week may be eligible).
• 25% of the premiums for medical and prescription coverage paid by the employee, 75% paid by the State of Maryland.
• Option to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance (employee pays full premium).
• Leave accrual (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year) after 120 days in a 12-month period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed