Nutritionist I/II

  • Placer County
  • 1000 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765, , California
  • Mar 05, 2024
Temporary Nutrition and Food Services Entry-Level
  • Salary: $28.84 - $39/70/hour; $4,998.93 - $6,881.33/month; $59,987.20 - $82,576.00/year USD
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Phone: 530-886-4607
  • Apply By: May 13, 2022

Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health division currently has a temporary/extra-help* assignment for the classification of Nutritionist – I/ II. The eligible lists from these recruitments may also be used to fill future extra-help and/or permanent vacancies.


*Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits.


Employees who are designated to use a second language in the normal course and scope of work will receive five percent (5%) bilingual pay.


Depending on area of assignment, telecommute options may be available, subject to approval by the Appointing Authority.


We are seeking a self-motivated and flexible individual with outstanding customer service skills to provide services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program. This federal assistance program provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. The Nutritionist  provides counseling to high risk participants, communicates with healthcare providers on WIC participants' behalf regarding access to healthcare and therapeutic formula requests, and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education materials and class lesson planning.

Job Description

DEFINITION

To provide nutrition education and counseling to eligible low income pregnant women and families of young children as part of the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC); and to develop appropriate educational materials.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Nutritionist I is the entry level class in the Nutritionist series. This class is distinguished from the journey by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgement on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.

Nutritionist II is the full journey level class within the Nutritionist series.  This class is distinguished from the Nutritionist I by the assignment of the full range of duties.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Nutritionist I and Nutritionist II receive general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assess program participants' nutritional status, including a general assessment of social well-being; review clinic intake information, verifying eligibility status; analyze medical data relative to nutritional status; identify high risk individuals.
  • Provide nutrition education on a group or individual basis; develop theme for classroom settings and select and/or prepare appropriate instructional materials; prepare periodic program newsletter.
  • Coordinate with other public health professionals to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery; make referrals as appropriate within the Public Health Nursing Division or to other County departments or community agencies/resources.
  • Prepare and present in-service training to public health and other program staff as directed; provide nutrition consultation to public health staff, other program staff, and outside agencies.
  • Maintain appropriate records and documentation relative to departmental, regulatory, and funding source requirements.
  • May oversee clinic staff in absence of program coordinator.
  • Assist with clinic set up and take down as appropriate.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Job Requirements

Nutritionist I and II Minimum Qualifications:

Training

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in food and nutrition or a related field, including an academic internship approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Experience

Nutritionist I: No professional experience is required.

Nutritionist II: Experience: Two years of responsible professional nutritional experience performing duties similar to a Nutritionist I with Placer County.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Dietitian.
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Length of Probation:

Special Instructions

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Additional Information

Please go to our website for more information and to apply before the filing deadline of 5/13/2022 at 5:00 PM

Job Address

1000 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765, , California United States View Map