PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Nutritionist

SALARY:

$51,351.57 - $66,418.96

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

04/22/2024

Closing Date:

05/06/2024 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:

Under direction, assists in the planning and implementation of programs and activities to strengthen and enhance the nutrition programs and activities of the Macomb County Health Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the nutrition component of a public health nutrition program or initiative, including the WIC program.

Develops and/or implements nutritional plan of care based upon nutritional assessment and available resources.

Participates in the development of Program goals and objectives.

Teaches, consults and acts as a nutrition resource person to individuals, families, community groups, health care professionals, and the Department.

Documents appropriate data, activities and outcomes and maintains related records.

Provides client-centered nutrition counseling and education services to clients, individually or ingroups.

Provides client-centered education and referrals to clients and families relative to breastfeeding, immunizations, parenting, health care, prenatal care, safety, substance use, communicable diseases, environmental health, and other subjects as needed by client.

Refers clients to health and social services within the community.

Coordinates client nutrition care with other health care professionals.

Compiles and maintains Program data and prepares statistical reports as assigned. Resolves client complaints and make decisions regarding client services.

Assists with the orientation and training of staff.

Assists in providing training, education and evaluation experience for students and interns enrolled in health-related programs.

Provides direct outreach services at community site locations as needed.

Assists in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, public health nutrition program evaluation, and Accreditation activities.

Performs related 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

Preferred Education and Experience

* Previous experience working in a public health and/or an outpatient nutrition setting

* Experience in speaking and understanding a language other than English, including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, or a Central European Slavic language (e.g.

Albanian, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian)

Required Licenses or Certifications

* Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license, operable automobile and insurance

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

* Possession of a current certificate as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist(RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

* Current science of human nutrition as it relates to the eating behavior of individuals and families

* Unique nutritional needs and recommendations for the maternal child health population, including breastfeeding, infant feeding, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, and early childhood nutrition

* Cultural food patterns and preferences

* Health equity principles and the impact of social determinants of health on low-income families

* HIPAA and other laws or County policies for maintaining record confidentiality

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 889 - Specialized Offices bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

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