Public Health Nutritionist

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 1 part-time temporary positions in the Public Health Services department and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time/temporary opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Public Health Nutritionist by Employment Services Team NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Licenses/Certifications: 1) Current registration as a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association; and 2) possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE The principles and practices of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease
principles and methods of research and statistics
public health education and training methods and practices
community resources, including social and health agencies and other related support systems
social and cultural aspects of public health nutrition
data gathering and report preparation methods and principles
principles and practices of public relations
basic computer and modern office automation technology relevant to department operations.
ABILITY Identify, counsel and provide public health nutrition needs and services
evaluate programs
interpret nutrition program requirements and guidelines
analyze data
prepare reports and documents
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
make presentations to groups
instruct support staff in specific program needs
establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide variety of persons with nutritional problems and needs, and with the general public and staff
operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software.

Responsibilities

Assesses nutritional needs of clients in an assigned program
monitors and evaluates nutritional services
counsels clients with specific food and nutritional needs.
Develops, implements, and promotes nutritional programs and services
interprets and implements federal and state food and nutrition program guidelines
reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations.
Develops and implements nutrition education programs for individuals, families and groups
presents classes to clients
prepares and evaluates nutritional education materials and interprets its use in local health programs
may provide assistance in vendor education.
Serves as resource person to agency staff on nutritional problems and issues
coordinates with and assists staff in understanding client needs and carrying out program services.
Assists in assessing agency needs
may assist in the development of nutrition plans
plans and conducts studies and surveys relating to nutritional status, dietary patterns and food needs of target population groups
gathers and analyzes data and makes program recommendations.
Within a specified program, may provide breastfeeding support, education and counseling to clients.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports
prepares correspondence.
Attends meetings and conferences
makes public presentations
serves as program liaison to community organizations and programs in the area of nutrition and health promotion.