Public Health Dietitian & Nutrition Educator — WIC

Georgia Department of Public Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Deferred compensation

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Dental

Vision

Long-term care

Life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health, Columbus Health Department, is seeking a Nutritionist/Dietitian to provide nutrition services within the WIC program and to perform nutrition screenings and education. The role requires travel to the surrounding 16 counties and a relevant degree with ACEND verification for higher levels.

Hire-in salaries range from $41,064.48 to $51,946.80, depending on the level attained. Applicants may need to obtain licensure as a Georgia Dietitian.

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 and Dietetics is required for higher levels.
• Two years of nutrition care experience for Nutritionist/Dietitian 2; one year plus licensure for Nutritionist/Dietitian 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned.
• Complete nutrition screenings, assessments, and education for eligible WIC clients.
• Travel to surrounding 16 counties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition care

Nutrition education

WIC Program services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related field

ACEND-accredited DPD verification statement

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health, Columbus Health Department, is seeking a Nutritionist/Dietitian to provide nutrition services within the WIC program and to perform nutrition screenings and education. The role requires travel to the surrounding 16 counties and a relevant degree with ACEND verification for higher levels.

Hire-in salaries range from $41,064.48 to $51,946.80, depending on the level attained. Applicants may need to obtain licensure as a Georgia Dietitian.