Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3

General Assembly; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a dedicated Nutritionist to enhance community health through effective nutritional programs. In this vital role, you will assess individual dietary needs, provide education and counseling, and develop strategies to promote healthy eating habits. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, while working within a supportive team environment. With a focus on health promotion and disease prevention, you will play a key role in shaping nutritional policies and programs that benefit the community. If you are passionate about nutrition and ready to contribute to public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a nutrition-related field from an accredited college.
• Verification statement of completion from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary-care plans.
• Advise clients on nutrition principles and dietary modifications.
• Develop policies for nutritional programs to promote health.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Counseling

Health Promotion

Nutrition Education

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition

Master’s degree in Nutrition

Job description

Join to apply for the Full-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 role at Georgia Department of Public Health.

Coweta County WIC & Nutrition Center

(Region B covers Coweta, Fayette, & Meriwether Counties)

Newnan, GA 30263

Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
• Advises clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develops policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
• Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding.

Minimum Qualifications

Nutritionist 1 - (Annual Salary - $44,523.60)
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 and Dietetics.

Nutritionist 2 - (Annual Salary - $48,975.96)
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 years at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position.

NOTE: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements, may be eligible for consideration in this position:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), but did not earn a verification statement.
• Bilingual-Spanish/English Language preferred - $1000 added to minimum hire in salary for those who qualify.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English language)
• Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5

Benefits For Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.

District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.