Nutrition Specialist

1 week ago

Visalia, California, United States Tulare County, CA Full time
Salary: $77, $94,923.00 Annually

Location: Visalia, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: HHSA

This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is actively seeking a qualified Nutrition Specialist to support the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program within the Public Health Branch. The WIC initiative aims to assist families, particularly those with expectant mothers, new parents, and children aged 0-5, in adopting healthy eating habits and ensuring optimal health outcomes for children. This program offers nutrition education, counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services.

The WIC program is federally funded, managed through the State, and operated by the County, serving eleven locations throughout the area, with the primary office situated in Visalia. The program caters to over 22,000 enrolled participants, with clinic sizes ranging from 500 to 6,000 participants, necessitating variable staffing levels.

A career with HHSA presents unique opportunities for professional development and advancement in the fields of nutrition and public health.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise staff, including creating weekly schedules, conducting performance evaluations, providing training, and ensuring effective communication of policies and procedures.
  • Actively promote the nutritional components of various programs, including the Women, Infants, and Children program and the Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention program.
  • Oversee the training of paraprofessional staff in nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
  • Conduct audits on statewide information systems to ensure compliance with program standards.
  • Plan and participate in outreach activities related to the program.
Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria by the application deadline:
  • Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field.
  • Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
  • Completion of an Accreditation of Dietetics Internship Program or an Accredited Coordinated Program.
  • Registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status throughout employment with Tulare County.
  • At least six months of relevant nutritional work experience; internship experience may count towards this requirement.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Spanish.
Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. The selected candidate will undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and a background investigation may be conducted. Some positions may also require a physical examination.
Student Loan Forgiveness:
  • This position qualifies for student loan forgiveness under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only payments made after October 1, 2007, in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

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