Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 or 2

Purpose of the Position: Under limited supervision performs all the duties of a GA WIC Competent Professional Authority meeting all standards as established by GAWIC and CDPH in the performance of those duties.   Self-monitors and assures that all GA professional and ethical standards for a state employee are maintained. Self-monitors and assures ongoing professional development necessary to maintain those skills utilizing multiple resources.  “This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb & Douglas Counties.”   

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to): 

• Obtains, documents and plots anthropometrics and finger stick hemoglobin with accuracy on WIC applicants per set guidelines
• Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling
• Counsels participants & their families and groups on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life

Minimum Qualifications D1: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
 
Minimum Qualifications D2: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and two (2) years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position.
 
Preferred Qualifications B.S. in eligible degree for Academy Accredited Dietetic Internship.    CLC and/or IBCLC; GA WIC experience; CDPH WIC experience
 
Salary Information:  $40,344 - $43,903 Annually / Pay Grade H or I
 
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
 
Cobb and Douglas Public Health Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.
 
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.