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Licensed Nutrition Specialist

2 months 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 position is part of a continuous recruitment process and may close at any time without prior notice.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is actively seeking a skilled Registered Dietitian to contribute to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program within the Public Health Branch. The WIC initiative aims to support families, particularly pregnant women, new mothers, and children aged 0-5, in adopting healthy dietary practices, thereby ensuring a positive health trajectory for children. The program offers nutrition education, counseling, breastfeeding assistance, and referrals to various health and social services.

WIC is a federally funded initiative, managed through the State and operated by the County. The program encompasses eleven locations throughout the county, with the main office situated in Visalia, serving over 22,000 enrolled participants. Clinic sizes range from 500 to 6,000 participants, with staffing levels adjusted accordingly.

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee supervisory functions, including creating weekly staff schedules, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, communicating policy updates, and coordinating direct services and office operations.
  • Actively promote the nutritional components of various programs, including the Women, Infants, and Children program and the Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention program.
  • Supervise 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 engage in outreach activities and initiatives related to the program.
Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must fulfill the following qualifications by the application deadline:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university 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 be considered.
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 be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; a background investigation may also be conducted. Some positions may 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. For further details, candidates are encouraged to consult their student loan servicer.
**Please Note: Only complete applications will be considered.**

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