What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist I (Greensboro) - #10012056 position at Guilford County?
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Work in this class involves providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant, Children (WIC) in a local health department. Work requires the employees to independently complete a program eligibility statement, and a basic nutrition assessment. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling which is typically limited to such topics as the food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services. Work requires analyzing clinical and nutritional data in order to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods based upon the clients, nutritional needs and food preference. Employees may also execute contracts with vendors to honor the program food voucher and handle any problems that may occur. Employees may also train vendors and perform vendor monitoring. Usually, clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level nutritionist. Employees may supervise the clerical support function associated with the program. Work may include other related assignments as determined by management. Either a higher level nutritionist, nursing director, or health director supervises work.
Examples of Duties
Duties And Responsibilities
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Variety and Scope - Employees receive referrals from health department clinics and private physicians, in order to determine the clients' program eligibility based on specific financial and nutritional guidelines. Employees perform a nutrition assessment, by evaluating the clients' anthropometric and biochemical measurements, socioeconomic conditions, and diet history. Once program eligibility has been determined, a nutrition care plan is developed and documented in the medical record including a food prescription based on the individual's nutritional and developmental needs and preferences. Employees provide basic nutrition counseling usually limited to the basic food groups and normal developmental patterns. The initial certification counseling session is followed up by an additional counseling session to ensure and encourage modified diet habits. Employees also participate in vendor monitoring and problem solving.
Intricacy - Nutrition care plans are based on assessments made through an evaluation of dietary habits, socioeconomic conditions, food preferences, and nutritional needs. These nutritional care plans are developed to document intervention and education for the purpose of modifying existing dietary habits, which may have adverse impact upon the health of a client. Employees identify problem areas and determine the appropriate programmatic and/or nutrition information for the clients. This information normally is concerned with the application of the food groups, proper diet habits, and nutritional requirements of pregnant women, infants, and children.
Subject Matter Complexity - Work requires a basic understanding of the principles and practices of nutrition applied in a health department setting. Employees utilize program guidelines and operational procedures, basic nutrition knowledge, as well as the clients, food preferences in performing the nutrition assessment, providing nutrition and dietary counseling, and in making food prescriptions instruments.
Guidelines - Guidelines include standard assessment procedures, professional reference materials, nutrition program reference manuals, and professional standards. Higher level nutritionist or other professional usually provides interpretations and application of these guidelines and program goals and standards.
RESPONSIBILITY
Nature of Instructions - Work assignments are typically made on a daily basis and they are reflective of existing health department clinics. Employees may receive technical instructions as it applies to unusual nutritional assessments. When new administrative and/or operational policies and procedures are integrated within the organization scheme, employees receive on-the-job training and assistance from a higher level nutritionist.
Nature of Review - Work is reviewed through submission of a nutritional assessment to the medical record that is subject to periodic review. Depending upon management's quality control system, work may be reviewed on a daily, weekly or quarterly basis, as well as during the annual program-monitoring visit. A higher level nutritionist or other health professional may provide general administrative and technical guidance.
Scope of Decisions - Decisions regarding assessment and the food prescriptions affect individual clients.
Consequence of Decisions - Decisions regarding the nutritional assessment and the prescription of food instruments affect the clients, nutritional status and may affect overall program mission.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Scope of Contact - Work requires contact with clients and other health professionals within the health department and community.
Nature and Purpose - Employees work with clients and other health professionals in determining program eligibility, providing nutrition counseling, and prescribing food packages. Community contacts are related to vendor monitoring, contractual agreements, and exploring community resources.
Other Work Demands
Work Conditions - Employees work in a local health department setting, which could be characterized as mildly disagreeable.
Hazards - Employees have contact with clients and professionals, which could rarely be considered potentially dangerous.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or public health nutrition from a four-year accredited college or university; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician Registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four –year college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
Experience working with young children
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
Customer Service Experience
Supplemental Information
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
SPECIAL NOTE
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition major? For evaluation purposes, all education, including degrees and certifications, must be documented in the Education section of the application. Education referenced only on a résumé will not meet this requirement. Official transcripts will be required to verify educational credentials.
Did you graduate from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education approved Didactic Program in Dietetics?
Are you a Dietetic Technician registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four year college or university?
Do you have experience working with young children? (Must be reflected in work experience)
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)? If so, how would you describe your level of knowledge?
Do you have experience in Customer Service? If so, how many years of experience do you have?
Are you Bilingual? If so, which language do you speak?
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Guilford County requires employees to reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County. Do you currently meet this residency requirement, or are you willing and able to relocate to meet it if selected? Important: Failure to meet or agree to meet the residency requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.
This position requires verification of education through official transcripts. Are you able to provide transcripts upon request?
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Work in this class involves providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant, Children (WIC) in a local health department. Work requires the employees to independently complete a program eligibility statement, and a basic nutrition assessment. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling which is typically limited to such topics as the food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services. Work requires analyzing clinical and nutritional data in order to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods based upon the clients, nutritional needs and food preference. Employees may also execute contracts with vendors to honor the program food voucher and handle any problems that may occur. Employees may also train vendors and perform vendor monitoring. Usually, clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level nutritionist. Employees may supervise the clerical support function associated with the program. Work may include other related assignments as determined by management. Either a higher level nutritionist, nursing director, or health director supervises work.
Examples of Duties
Duties And Responsibilities
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Variety and Scope - Employees receive referrals from health department clinics and private physicians, in order to determine the clients' program eligibility based on specific financial and nutritional guidelines. Employees perform a nutrition assessment, by evaluating the clients' anthropometric and biochemical measurements, socioeconomic conditions, and diet history. Once program eligibility has been determined, a nutrition care plan is developed and documented in the medical record including a food prescription based on the individual's nutritional and developmental needs and preferences. Employees provide basic nutrition counseling usually limited to the basic food groups and normal developmental patterns. The initial certification counseling session is followed up by an additional counseling session to ensure and encourage modified diet habits. Employees also participate in vendor monitoring and problem solving.
Intricacy - Nutrition care plans are based on assessments made through an evaluation of dietary habits, socioeconomic conditions, food preferences, and nutritional needs. These nutritional care plans are developed to document intervention and education for the purpose of modifying existing dietary habits, which may have adverse impact upon the health of a client. Employees identify problem areas and determine the appropriate programmatic and/or nutrition information for the clients. This information normally is concerned with the application of the food groups, proper diet habits, and nutritional requirements of pregnant women, infants, and children.
Subject Matter Complexity - Work requires a basic understanding of the principles and practices of nutrition applied in a health department setting. Employees utilize program guidelines and operational procedures, basic nutrition knowledge, as well as the clients, food preferences in performing the nutrition assessment, providing nutrition and dietary counseling, and in making food prescriptions instruments.
Guidelines - Guidelines include standard assessment procedures, professional reference materials, nutrition program reference manuals, and professional standards. Higher level nutritionist or other professional usually provides interpretations and application of these guidelines and program goals and standards.
RESPONSIBILITY
Nature of Instructions - Work assignments are typically made on a daily basis and they are reflective of existing health department clinics. Employees may receive technical instructions as it applies to unusual nutritional assessments. When new administrative and/or operational policies and procedures are integrated within the organization scheme, employees receive on-the-job training and assistance from a higher level nutritionist.
Nature of Review - Work is reviewed through submission of a nutritional assessment to the medical record that is subject to periodic review. Depending upon management's quality control system, work may be reviewed on a daily, weekly or quarterly basis, as well as during the annual program-monitoring visit. A higher level nutritionist or other health professional may provide general administrative and technical guidance.
Scope of Decisions - Decisions regarding assessment and the food prescriptions affect individual clients.
Consequence of Decisions - Decisions regarding the nutritional assessment and the prescription of food instruments affect the clients, nutritional status and may affect overall program mission.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Scope of Contact - Work requires contact with clients and other health professionals within the health department and community.
Nature and Purpose - Employees work with clients and other health professionals in determining program eligibility, providing nutrition counseling, and prescribing food packages. Community contacts are related to vendor monitoring, contractual agreements, and exploring community resources.
Other Work Demands
Work Conditions - Employees work in a local health department setting, which could be characterized as mildly disagreeable.
Hazards - Employees have contact with clients and professionals, which could rarely be considered potentially dangerous.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- General knowledge of accepted nutritional and dietetic principles and practices.
- Basic knowledge of foods and nutrition.
- Basic knowledge of infant and child development.
- Ability to maintain rapport with clients.
- Ability to collect and assimilate information.
- Ability to communicate and be persuasive.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or public health nutrition from a four-year accredited college or university; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician Registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four –year college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
Experience working with young children
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
Customer Service Experience
Supplemental Information
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
SPECIAL NOTE
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Please select the highest level of education you have completed All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.
- No formal education
- Some High School, No Diploma/GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS)
- Master’s Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
- Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
- Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition major? For evaluation purposes, all education, including degrees and certifications, must be documented in the Education section of the application. Education referenced only on a résumé will not meet this requirement. Official transcripts will be required to verify educational credentials.
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education approved Didactic Program in Dietetics?
- Yes
- No
Are you a Dietetic Technician registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four year college or university?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working with young children? (Must be reflected in work experience)
- Yes
- No
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)? If so, how would you describe your level of knowledge?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Do you have experience in Customer Service? If so, how many years of experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
Are you Bilingual? If so, which language do you speak?
09
Guilford County requires employees to reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County. Do you currently meet this residency requirement, or are you willing and able to relocate to meet it if selected? Important: Failure to meet or agree to meet the residency requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.
- I currently reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County
- I am willing and able to relocate to meet the two-hour residency requirement
- No
This position requires verification of education through official transcripts. Are you able to provide transcripts upon request?
- Yes
- No
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
- Yes
- No
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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