Nutritionist I

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position.

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  Performs work of moderate difficulty under close supervision as an entry level nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as preconception health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant, and Children), etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health related degree with 18 semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics.

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• Must complete required annual updates

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  Participates in on-the-job training activities to deliver basic nutrition services (group and/or individual) based upon programmatic skills, competencies & requirements. Provides basic nutrition assessment, education and counseling to clients and/or groups of clients concerning nutrition requirements for normal development through stages of the life cycle and provides technical assistance and consultation for other health care professionals, collaborates with state and community agencies; planning and delivering in-service training and education for public health personnel. Maintains quality of services in accordance with agency policies and as outlined in the WIC & Nutrition Manual and Administrative Reference (AR). Other responsibilities may include assessing community nutrition needs; developing and implementing community events and programs. May coordinate basic nutrition activities with other staff.

• Work typically is spent inside the clinic or community setting.

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D