Georgia Department of Public Health
Nutritionist 3-Glynn
Georgia Department of Public Health, Brunswick, Georgia, us, 31521
Salary:
$53,033.08 Annually
Location :
Brunswick, GA
Job Type:
Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
8155
Division/Section:
District 9-1 County Position
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under broad supervision, plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in records.
M-F work schedule==13 paid Holidays==Excellent benefits
package
All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.Job Responsibilities
1. Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation2. Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling3. Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of client4. Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life5. Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching6. Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control7. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding8. Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.9. Maintains responsibility for personal/professional continuing education to enable application of current professional practice10. Serves as special formula expertMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and 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 AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
Previous experience with GA WIC program. Knowledge of the current government dietary guidelines. Experience in conducting nutrition education sessions and nutrition counseling. Licensed DieticianAdditional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees• 13 Paid Holidays• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave• Defined Benefit retirement plan• Health Insurance• Dental Insurance• Vision Insurance• Health Care Spending Account• Dependent Care Spending Account• Life Insurance• AD&D Insurance• Disability Insurance• Legal Insurance• Long-Term Care Insurance• Specified Illness• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)Additional Perks• A supportive and rewarding work environment• Physical Activity Breaks• Employee Assistance Program• Employee discount program• Tuition Assistance
To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the followingCriminal Background Check/FingerprintingReference Checks & Immunizations Required* May be subject to pre-employment drug screenDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted
via email
by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried EmployeesIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
YesNo
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and 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 AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia?
YesNo
03
How many years of experience do you have as a nutritionist in an education, maternal and child health, public health nutrition or dietetics environment?
NoneLess than 1 Year1+ Years2+ Years3+ YearsMore than 4 Years
04
Do you have knowledge of WIC programs in local, state, or the federal government environments?
YesNo
Required Question
$53,033.08 Annually
Location :
Brunswick, GA
Job Type:
Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
8155
Division/Section:
District 9-1 County Position
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under broad supervision, plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in records.
M-F work schedule==13 paid Holidays==Excellent benefits
package
All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.Job Responsibilities
1. Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation2. Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling3. Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of client4. Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life5. Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching6. Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control7. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding8. Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.9. Maintains responsibility for personal/professional continuing education to enable application of current professional practice10. Serves as special formula expertMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and 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 AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
Previous experience with GA WIC program. Knowledge of the current government dietary guidelines. Experience in conducting nutrition education sessions and nutrition counseling. Licensed DieticianAdditional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees• 13 Paid Holidays• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave• Defined Benefit retirement plan• Health Insurance• Dental Insurance• Vision Insurance• Health Care Spending Account• Dependent Care Spending Account• Life Insurance• AD&D Insurance• Disability Insurance• Legal Insurance• Long-Term Care Insurance• Specified Illness• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)Additional Perks• A supportive and rewarding work environment• Physical Activity Breaks• Employee Assistance Program• Employee discount program• Tuition Assistance
To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the followingCriminal Background Check/FingerprintingReference Checks & Immunizations Required* May be subject to pre-employment drug screenDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted
via email
by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried EmployeesIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.No benefits are offered for part time employees.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
YesNo
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and 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 AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia?
YesNo
03
How many years of experience do you have as a nutritionist in an education, maternal and child health, public health nutrition or dietetics environment?
NoneLess than 1 Year1+ Years2+ Years3+ YearsMore than 4 Years
04
Do you have knowledge of WIC programs in local, state, or the federal government environments?
YesNo
Required Question