Public Health Nutrition Educator & Counselor

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a nutrition professional to assess and counsel patients in basic nutrition and to conduct education classes for clients and the public. The role involves independent work under general supervision and includes preparing materials and maintaining records.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field and four years of nutrition experience, with duties extending to referrals to social services and program eligibility assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of nutrition: assessments, counseling or education classes experience.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients in basic nutrition principles, food selection, food preparation, and budgeting.
• Prepares reports, maintains records and files.
• Determines eligibility for nutrition programs by assessing patients for nutritional risk.
• Refers citizens to governmental, community, and social service agencies for assistance.
• Gives nutrition education classes for clinic participants and public groups.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Public health guidance

Class instruction

Education

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

Four years of nutrition: assessments, counseling or education classes experience

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a nutrition professional to assess and counsel patients in basic nutrition and to conduct education classes for clients and the public. The role involves independent work under general supervision and includes preparing materials and maintaining records.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field and four years of nutrition experience, with duties extending to referrals to social services and program eligibility assessments.