Nutrition Education Specialist I

1 week ago

Tucson, United States Pima County Full time

**Position Description**:
**Salary Grade: 2**

**Pay Range**
**Hiring Range: $16.54 - $19.43 Per Hour**
**Full Range: $16.54 - $22.33 Per Hour**

The Pima County Health Department, Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, is seeking a motivated and team-orientated Nutrition Education Specialist I to join our team. This grant-funded position provides client-centered nutrition and breastfeeding services to program participants. Additional duties include conducting WIC certifications and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants.

**APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED **INCOMPLETE** WITHOUT COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED**.**

**Duties/Responsibilities**:
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Collects information from client related to health history, nutrition status, household income and residency and enters into computer based software to determine eligibility for multiple government nutrition programs for certification periods ranging from one month to one year;
Obtains client information using standard scales, such as height and weight of women, infants and children, enters information into an automated system that determines the presence of health risks used in determining eligibility, benefits, and nutrition education plan;
Performs capillary finger punctures for hemoglobin screening, enters results into an automated system to determine client health risks, nutrition education plans and program benefits awarded;
Instructs clients on appropriate policies and procedures, determines food benefit packages and issues written warnings for program infractions;
Maintains security and inventory of food instrument supplies;
Documents client's manual and automated computer based clinical file of services provided;
Selects, implements and documents client nutrition education care plans and objectives;
Refers clients to other agencies and programs for additional assistance;
Answers basic questions and resolves simple complaints from applicants;
Assists in nutrition office by participating in nutritional classes, setting up client exam and interview rooms, scheduling return appointments and answering phones;
May issue food instruments in special circumstances, with approval of the Community Health Dietetic Services Coordinator;
May be required to participate in Public Health emergency events, exercises and training.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

- basic principles of nutrition and food composition (vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, etc.);
- organization and functions of a public health office;
- community resource agencies;
- interviewing techniques;
- office practices and procedures;
- computer software and equipment.

Skill in:

- communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
- working as a member of a team;
- understanding and relating to the problems of low income and minority individuals and their families;
- interviewing applicants and entering information into an automated data system for use in determination of eligibility.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**High School Diploma or GED (required for certification in capillary finger punctures) **and** completion of a college level basic nutrition course **or** one year of experience working in the field of health, nutrition, health education or social services.**

**(Additional education in nutrition, dietary sciences or education may substitute for a maximum of six months of the aforementioned experience.)**
- Associate degree or some college education.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Minimum six (6) months experience with nutrition education counseling in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
- Experience using computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and data entry.

**Selection Procedure**:
**Supplemental Information**:
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Lift and carry up to fifty pounds; work in extremes of heat, moisture and humidity; properly wear require safety clothing and equipment. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information**:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. **We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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