Nutrition Education & Counseling Specialist

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Call Out Pay

On Call Compensation

WIC program support

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Nutritionist to assess and counsel clients regarding nutrition needs, prepare training materials, and instruct clients in nutrition principles, diets, food selection and economics.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition education lectures, maintaining records, and supporting multiple locations including non-Metro sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Licensed as a Dietitian or certified as a Nutritionist within 1 year.
• Completed a Dietetic internship.
• Vaccinated for hepatitis B or immunity evidence.
• Own transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports and correspondence and maintains records.
• Assesses nutritional status of clients and certifies for nutrition programs.
• Records diets and personal information in medical records.
• Develops and distributes nutrition and education materials.
• Counsels clients in nutrition principles, diets, and economics.
• Prepares and conducts nutrition education lectures and classes.
• Participates in training sessions and consultations with staff.
• Provides instruction to clerical personnel.
• Supports multiple locations, including non-Metro sites.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Dietary assessment

Client education

Material development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related discipline

Dietitian licensure or Nutritionist certification

Completed a Dietetic internship

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Nutritionist to assess and counsel clients regarding nutrition needs, prepare training materials, and instruct clients in nutrition principles, diets, food selection and economics.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition education lectures, maintaining records, and supporting multiple locations including non-Metro sites.