Nutritionist/Health Educator

Under supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.
 
 Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community issues.

• Provide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high-risk criteria.

• Work with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interview technique.

• Record proper SOAP documentation within the participant's electronic medical records.

• Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.

• Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women.

• Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.

• Maintain professional standards with updated training that will include travel and may require overnight stay.

• Ensure breastfeeding is promoted.

• Share nutritional education resources and information.

• Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Perform additional professional responsibilities as assigned.

This position is for a full-time Nutritionist/Health Educator supporting two locations. The role will be based at the Family Advocacy WIC office in Warner Robins, GA on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at the Crawford County Health Department in Roberta, GA on Wednesdays. This schedule offers a consistent opportunity to work across both sites each week.

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; and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Or

Active enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program at an accredited college or university.

Important Application Note: Applicants qualifying based on a degree or current enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program must upload official transcripts for verification. To be considered a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will not be considered.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.