WIC Nutrition Health Educator 1, 2, or 3 (positions available in Floyd, Polk, & Walker)

Georgia Department of Public Health•Rome (Floyd County Health Department), GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits. This position is available in Floyd, Polk, & Walker counties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university from an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program.
Must have at minimum 18 hours in Nutrition Education from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.