Public Health Nutritionist

Solano County • Fairfield, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Division is currently recruiting for a Public Health Nutritionist to work within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division of the Nutrition Services Program. In the Public Health Services Division, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect. The Public Health Nutrition Services Program emphasizes community-wide health promotion and disease prevention. Nutrition Services staff develop systems that address nutrition needs throughout the life cycle. Nutrition Services staff are advocates for the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly low-income women in their child-bearing years, young children, and individuals with acute or chronic diseases. A broad range of nutrition interventions and activities are provided. The WIC program provides client-centered nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food and linkages to health care and other important community resources. The program provides assistance to low-income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants and young children to eat well, be active, and stay healthy. As an experienced Public Health Nutritionist, through the WIC program, you will provide nutritional consultative services with clients; plan, coordinate and implement nutrition education services by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to children and youth with eating disorders. The position will also provide in-person counseling to clients with eating disorders who receive service through the Behavioral Health Division. Additionally, as a Public Health Nutritionist you will also provide MNT to clients under care in Family Health Services for treatment for chronic diseases.

Requirements

• One year working as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in nutrition or dietetics.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional consultative services with clients.
• Plan, coordinate and implement nutrition education services by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to children and youth with eating disorders.
• Provide in-person counseling to clients with eating disorders who receive service through the Behavioral Health Division.
• Provide MNT to clients under care in Family Health Services for treatment for chronic diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level