Public Health Nutritionist II - Non-Exempt
About The Position
The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director - WIC, determines client eligibility and priority for WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk. Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction, and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs. Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs. This position may be filled as a Three-Quarter Time [.75 FTE] or a Part Time [.50 FTE] position with benefits. Position may be located in Payson, Provo, or Saratoga Springs. Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours nutrition, or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition. If a bachelor's degree was completed prior to January 2024, degree holders may be grandfathered in under national requirements.
- Completion of an approved dietetic internship.
- Applicants must be registered as a Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- Applicants must be a Certified Dietician with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Determines client eligibility and priority for WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk.
- Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction, and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs.
- Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs.
Benefits
- 100% paid premiums for health insurance
- Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
- Pre-tax savings
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
