PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SENIOR

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Nutritionist Senior

SALARY:

$62,135.41 - $80,366.95

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

04/16/2024

Closing Date:

04/30/2024 12:00 a.m.

This position is located within the WIC Program of the Health Department.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This classification functions as the Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Organizes and monitors the work process, ensures program compliance and provides superior customer service to our clients and staff. Plans, develops, implements and controls breastfeeding promotion, protection and support activities for the residents of Macomb County and participants in the WIC program. Provides breastfeeding training and consultation services to Health Department staff and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program within WIC.

Performs leadership and mentoring duties for the breastfeeding peer counselors and related staff within the WIC Program such as interviewing, hiring assistance, training, organizing work assignments, evaluations, and planning and implementing department policies and procedures.

Plans, develops, and implements the breastfeeding promotion and planning component of public health programs for the residents of Macomb County and participants in the WIC program.

Provides required nutrition services to high-risk and other WIC clients as needed.

Provides clinical lactation and nutrition assessment and counseling services to families enrolled in the WIC program.

Provides lactation and nutrition consultation, training, and technical assistance in the field of lactation and nutrition to health department staff and other community agencies.

Documents data, prepares reports, maintains client records, summarizes statistical data to help identify the nutritional needs in the county, and ensures program compliance.

Creates audio, visual, print, and electronic educational materials in print for training staff and the community.

Participates in local breastfeeding coalitions and workgroups, as well as other collaborative activities with key stakeholders in the community.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions. (if applicable)

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition

* One (1) year of work experience in breastfeeding counseling

Preferred Education and Experience

* Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition

* Certification with the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)

* One year of work experience in WIC

Required Licenses or Certifications

* Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)

* Within one year of hire: Advanced Lactation Credential such as Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Lactation Specialist, or Lactation Counselor and Educator

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

* The nutrition care process for a variety of health conditions, diseases, and breastfeeding best practices

* Behavior modification principles and client-centered service approach

* Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

* Federal and State WIC policies and procedures

* Performance Management & Quality Improvement (PMQI)

* HIPPA Compliance

* Human lactation

Skill in:

* Effective written and oral communication skills

* Direct clinical assessment and care

* Evaluating program effectiveness

* Computer Programs such as, Microsoft office and Google applications

* Public speaking

* Conflict management

* Cultural competence

* Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

* Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision

* Manage, lead, participate, and schedule multiple activities

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public

* Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

* Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

* Analytical thinking skills

* Delegate tasks

* Maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients, outside agencies, and the public

* Provide oversight and direct the work of others

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: O

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):

More than 34 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The UAW Local 889 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process

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