Nutritionist I

The-City-of-Hartfor; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hartford is seeking a nutrition education specialist to support the WIC program within the Health and Human Services Department. You will plan and implement nutrition, breastfeeding and education activities for participants and staff, conduct education classes, counsel high-risk clients, and supervise nutrition staff.

The role involves outreach, data collection, and collaboration with community partners, with a 40-hour work week in a grant-funded position subject to renewal based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual preferred: Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding and education program for WIC participants and staff.
• Conduct nutrition education classes and breastfeeding support to WIC participants.
• Counsel medical and nutritional risk participants and document nutrition information.
• Supervise subordinate nutrition education personnel.
• Assist with outreach to the community and data collection as required.

Skills

Supervise staff

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics

Job description

Vacancy is in Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program within the Health and Human Services Department. Under supervision, assists in planning and implementing a nutrition, breastfeeding and education program for WIC participants and staff. Conducts nutrition education classes and breastfeeding support to the WIC participants. Counsels medical and nutritional risk participants. Keeps WIC staff informed of current nutrition information. Cooperates with area hospitals in providing nutrition education and counseling. Assists in the collection, monitoring and entering of health data. Provides in service training to WIC staff. Supervises subordinate nutrition education personnel.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

Conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants as appropriate, develops and follow-up care plans for high-risk participants.

Responsible for appropriate food package assignment and tailoring for WIC participants.

Assures proper certification of eligible applicants.

Assists with meeting State and Local regulations. Assists with outreach efforts in the community related to nutrition, breastfeeding and education.

This is a CHPEA union position. The hours of work are 40 per week.

This is a grant funded position, renewable per term of contract. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of material and child nutrition.
• Various ethnic food preferences and habits in the community.
• Social and welfare agencies, institutions, clinics and allied cooperating agencies in the community.

Ability to:

• Supervise subordinates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, outside agencies and the general public.
• Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual preferred: Fluent in English and Spanish.

If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.