Liberty Nutritionist 1

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Hinesville, Atlanta (GA, GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dependent Care Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Nutritionist 1 to plan and conduct nutrition programs, provide assessments, education and counseling to individuals and groups within the Coastal Health District. The role supports nurses and health educators, documenting progress in records and coordinating nutrition plans.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related field and a verification statement. Starting salary is $41,923.38 with full benefits and 13 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Plan and conduct nutrition programs to promote health and prevent disease.
• Provide nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public.
• Serve as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in promotion of health and control of disease.
• Provide nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public.
• Document nutritional plans and progress in records.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition education

Counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

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Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Responsible for providing certifications, nutrition education, and food package changes to clients in person, over the phone, and virtually. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in records.

Full time position-M-F work schedule

13 paid holidays and excellent benefit package

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Under broad supervision, plan and conduct food 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. Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in records.

Nutritionist 1-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.

Starting Salary-$41,923.38

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• 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)
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit - https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

*Coastal Health District 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen