Registered Dietitian (Grade 16)

Yuma County Ag; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County Ag is seeking a qualified Public Health Nutritionist to provide WIC nutrition and breastfeeding services across Yuma County. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing program activities with program-specific responsibilities and collaboration with healthcare providers.

The position requires a BS in Nutrition, RD licensure or RD eligibility with exam within six months, and at least two years of public health or clinical nutrition experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian and current state licensure as required; or RD eligible must take and pass the RD exam within six months of hire.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.
• Bilingual preferred; background check required; valid Arizona driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for High Risk participants and provide counseling and specialized formula authorization.
• Maintain reports and may create trainings and educational materials.
• Collaborate with health care providers to ensure proper food benefits are issued.
• Supervise assigned staff in the absence of a direct supervisor; maintain credentials through continuing education.
• Travel to community sites and multiple WIC clinics within Yuma County; ensure regular attendance and program integrity.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Counseling

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian license

RD eligibility with exam within 6 months

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Summary

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time offer.

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision, performs professional public health services of moderate difficulty in planning, organizing, and implementing public health programs; this position has Program Specific responsibility.

Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for High Risk participants and provides evidence based counseling and specialized formula authorization; maintains reports, may create presentations and training materials. Collaborates with Health Care Provider, as needed to ensure proper food benefits are issued; assists with the documenting nutrition/breastfeeding assessments, care plans and follows up in data base; may coordinate and/or facilitate nutrition education and training for new and existing program staff; may coordinate and shall participate in outreach activities; assists with observation of staff for compliance utilizing state WIC provided observation forms; maintains high standards of confidentiality and program integrity; may supervise assigned staff in the absence of a direct supervisor; maintains registration and required licensing credentials by completing continuing education units; works as assigned on a rotation basis, in permanent and satellite WIC Clinics within Yuma County WIC's geographical area. Travels to community sites, facilities and institutions; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or related field; Registered Dietitian and current state licensure as required; or RD eligible must take and pass the Registered Dietician exam within six months of hire; two years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition; bilingual preferred; requires successful completion of a background check; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; WIC program policies and procedures; current evidence based nutrition, breastfeeding and medical nutrition therapy; educational principles and methods; analysis and evaluation of nutrition data.

Skill in: Computers and use of designated software to conduct virtual services; maintaining records, charts and preparing reports; creating and executing successful nutrition presentations and educational materials; analyzing nutrition problems and counseling based on current evidence based information; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, agencies and the public.

Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritize, manage and respond to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; read, write, research, synthesize data and detailed reports; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; lift up to 5-25 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.

Medical Coverage Category

• The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
• Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
• Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the “Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
• Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the “Wellness Incentive” employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
• International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP. Members enrolled in the PPO plan can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) pay toward their deductible until is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.

This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.