Registered Dietitian (Grade 16)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs professional public health services of moderate difficulty in planning, organizing, and implementing public health programs; this position has Program Specific responsibility. Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for High Risk participants and provides evidence based counseling and specialized formula authorization; maintains reports, may create presentations and training materials. Collaborates with Health Care Provider, as needed to ensure proper food benefits are issued; assists with the documenting nutrition/breastfeeding assessments, care plans and follows up in data base; may coordinate and/or facilitate nutrition education and training for new and existing program staff; may coordinate and shall participate in outreach activities; assists with observation of staff for compliance utilizing state WIC provided observation forms; maintains high standards of confidentiality and program integrity; may supervise assigned staff in the absence of a direct supervisor; maintains registration and required licensing credentials by completing continuing education units; works as assigned on a rotation basis, in permanent and satellite WIC Clinics within Yuma County WIC's geographical area. Travels to community sites, facilities and institutions; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or related field
Registered Dietitian and current state licensure as required
RD eligible must take and pass the Registered Dietitian exam within six months of hire
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition
Requires successful completion of a background check
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
Knowledge of County policies and procedures
Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures
Knowledge of current evidence based nutrition, breastfeeding and medical nutrition therapy
Knowledge of educational principles and methods
Knowledge of analysis and evaluation of nutrition data
Skill in computers and use of designated software to conduct virtual services
Skill in maintaining records, charts and preparing reports
Skill in creating and executing successful nutrition presentations and educational materials
Skill in analyzing nutrition problems and counseling based on current evidence based information
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, agencies and the public
Ability to effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner
Ability to plan, prioritize, manage and respond to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, research, synthesize data and detailed reports
Ability to use modern office equipment and computers
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to lift up to 5-25 lbs
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for High Risk participants and provides evidence based counseling and specialized formula authorization
Maintains reports, may create presentations and training materials
Collaborates with Health Care Provider, as needed to ensure proper food benefits are issued
Assists with the documenting nutrition/breastfeeding assessments, care plans and follows up in data base
May coordinate and/or facilitate nutrition education and training for new and existing program staff
May coordinate and shall participate in outreach activities
Assists with observation of staff for compliance utilizing state WIC provided observation forms
Maintains high standards of confidentiality and program integrity
May supervise assigned staff in the absence of a direct supervisor
Maintains registration and required licensing credentials by completing continuing education units
Works as assigned on a rotation basis, in permanent and satellite WIC Clinics within Yuma County WIC's geographical area
Travels to community sites, facilities and institutions
Performs other duties as assigned