Nutritionist III

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in the Health and Human Services Department. Under direction, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate the nutrition and breastfeeding education program for WIC clinics and participants. Directs, supervises and reviews the activities of other Nutritionist, Senior Nutrition Aides, Nutrition Aides and clerical personnel in the Nutrition Unit. Interacts with the State Health Services WIC Program Nutrition Coordinator on program development. Interviews clients for the purpose of collecting information and data from them to assess their needs. Makes referrals to other agencies. Maintains detailed records and compiles statistics and reports. Communicates changes in WIC policies to clinics and participating physicians and interacts with them regarding clients’ medical welfare. Acts for WIC Public Health Program Manager in his/her absence. Conducts nutrition education programs in the community with community agencies and community groups. Develops an annual nutrition education plan in compliance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines. Ensures proper certification of eligible applicants. Prescribes appropriate food packages for program participants. 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 HMEA union position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime. This is a grant-funded position renewable on an annual basis. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.

Requirements

A Master's degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition AND one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in nutrition in a health care facility or agency.
OR A Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body with a major in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in nutrition or a health care facility or agency, one (1) of which was in a lead capacity.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
A DEGREE OR TRANCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BYT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT .

Nice To Haves

Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
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

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate the nutrition and breastfeeding education program for WIC clinics and participants.
Direct, supervise and review the activities of other Nutritionist, Senior Nutrition Aides, Nutrition Aides and clerical personnel in the Nutrition Unit.
Interact with the State Health Services WIC Program Nutrition Coordinator on program development.
Interview clients for the purpose of collecting information and data from them to assess their needs.
Make referrals to other agencies.
Maintain detailed records and compile statistics and reports.
Communicate changes in WIC policies to clinics and participating physicians and interact with them regarding clients’ medical welfare.
Act for WIC Public Health Program Manager in his/her absence.
Conduct nutrition education programs in the community with community agencies and community groups.
Develop an annual nutrition education plan in compliance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines.
Ensure proper certification of eligible applicants.
Prescribe appropriate food packages for program participants.