Hourly Nutritionist

State-of-Georgi; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional learning opportunities

Flexible core hours 8am–5pm

Employee recognition program

Wellness activities

Diverse workforce

Job summary

State of Georgia is hiring an Hourly Nutritionist in Cobb & Douglas Counties, GA. The role involves planning and conducting nutrition programs, providing assessment, education and counseling, and supporting health professionals in the facility.

Under supervision, you’ll monitor professional standards and engage in ongoing development. The position operates within core hours Monday–Friday with part-time hours and a $26.00 hourly wage, up to 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field and verification statement of completion of a didactic program; two years of nutrition care experience or equivalent.
• Two years of experience at Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, document and plot anthropometrics and finger-stick hemoglobin per guidelines.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary-care plans with counseling.
• Counsel participants and families on nutrition, healthy eating and monitoring.

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Hourly Nutritionist

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002488

Number of Openings: 0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $26.00

We Offer:

• Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
• Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am–5 pm
• Employee recognition program
• Worksite Wellness activities
• Diverse workforce

Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist GA WIC Competent Professional Authority meeting all standards as established by GAWIC and CDPH in the performance of those duties. 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. 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:

• 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 position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• B.S. in eligible degree for Academy Accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Georgia WIC experience.
• CLC and/or IBCLC; GA WIC experience; CDPH WIC experience

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Inventory Management requires lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Fast-paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks

Salary Information:

$26.00 Hourly; up to 29 hrs/wk | Part-time (No Benefits)

* 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 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail]

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.