Nutrition Services Specialist

7 days ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time

Job Summary

This is a grant-funded position at Shelby County, working under the general direction to provide and evaluate nutrition services to individuals and families who meet the eligibility criteria for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at the Health Department clinics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides nutrition services to individuals who qualify for the WIC program, including screenings for eligibility and nutrition consultations.
  • Develops and delivers educational materials, such as handout pamphlets, for WIC participants.
  • Assists new staff with training and prepares reports as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Requirements

  • Three (3) years of experience in nutrition counseling; AND
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in dietetics, health promotion, human performance, or closely related field; OR
  • An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
  • Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Considerable knowledge of human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease.
  • Knowledge of appropriate educational principles and methods as applied to public health nutrition practices.
  • Knowledge of the field of nutrition as it relates to public health practices.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate nutrition data.
  • Ability to present ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
  • Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel and other related computer software.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.



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