Nutrition Education & Counseling Specialist

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a nutrition professional to assess and counsel clients on nutrition needs, prepare training materials, and teach nutrition principles, diets, and food selection. The role involves independent work under supervision, with duties across multiple clinic sites.

Responsibilities include documenting client histories, preparing educational materials, and delivering lectures while collaborating with professionals and support staff to improve program services and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Must be licensed as a Dietitian or certified as a Nutritionist within one year per Kentucky statutes.
• Must have completed a Dietetic internship.
• Vaccination requirement for hepatitis B or approved declination.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel clients regarding nutrition needs.
• Prepare and deliver nutrition education lectures and classes.
• Develop, obtain, and distribute nutrition education materials.
• Maintain client records and diets histories in medical records.
• Provide support to multiple locations, including non-Metro sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Education program development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a nutrition professional to assess and counsel clients on nutrition needs, prepare training materials, and teach nutrition principles, diets, and food selection. The role involves independent work under supervision, with duties across multiple clinic sites.

Responsibilities include documenting client histories, preparing educational materials, and delivering lectures while collaborating with professionals and support staff to improve program services and