Nutritionist

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Clay County Public Health Center, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, was established in 1953 to protect the health of Clay County residents by implementing population-based prevention programs and services. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We highly value diversity, equity and inclusion, and believe that every employee can make a positive impact in our communities.

*The Health Center seeks candidates for the position of a Nutritionist to perform activities within the Community Health Promotion Team. *The WIC Nutritionist provides accurate nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors, and provides appropriatenutrition and breastfeeding education to all participants according to the state WIC Program policies and procedures.

Position Status: Full-time

Duties include:
* Coordinates all nutrition and breastfeeding services provided to participants
* Provides breastfeeding education and support to all participants; completes a breastfeeding assessment; provide proper counseling and support in a manner that is consistent with WIC regulations, policies and initiatives
* Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling for high-risk participants, completes the high-risk care plan and documents the nutrition education contact
* Participates in conducting studies and surveys
* Provides recommendations for improvement of nutrition education materials used in the WIC program
* Obtains and documents demographic information, height/length, weight measurements, hemoglobin/hematocrit values, oral and nutrition assessments and other necessary medical and/or health information to certify WIC participants
* Determines health, medical and nutrition eligibility by assigning risk factors and explaining the certifying risk factors to the participant
* Recommends appropriate supplemental foods, exempt formulas and WIC eligible medical foods in accordance with policies and procedures
* Provides relevant, culturally appropriate, health/nutrition information and referral services to participants
* Processes client vouchers
* May act as the Breastfeeding Coordinator if assigned by the local WIC provider
* Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or procedures
* Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
* Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable

Position Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, food science, home economics or closely related field; including or supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in foods and nutrition including one or more courses in diet therapy and community nutrition; or completion of an undergraduate curriculum approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registration or current eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be accepted in lieu of other specified qualifications.
* Two years of experience is preferred
* Excellent communication and computer skills are required
* A current driver’s license and auto insurance are required
* Must have or be able to obtain professional liability insurance and successfully complete state required training within the time designated by state WIC office and successfully complete any mandatory re-training

_*CCPHC offers a compensation package that includes pay based on qualifications, weekday hours, 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks paid sick leave, employer paid retirement/pension plan, paid life insurance, education assistance & more.*_

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are asked to complete a Clay County Public Health Center Employment Application online at www.clayhealth.com, or send completed application along with resume/cover letter where applicable, to Clay County Public Health Center, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Haines Dr., Liberty, MO 64068.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.58 - $24.84 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends

Work Location: In person

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