Nutrition Specialist (Grant Funded)

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• JOB SUMMARY**\
  
  

Assist Pinal County residents with access to Community Health Nutrition

Programs (CHNP) including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program,

nutritional/breastfeeding counseling, education and training, determine

client eligibility for program services, assess clients nutrition,

breastfeeding and health-related needs, and provide services according

to Public Health Services Department (PHSD) policies and procedures

under basic supervision.

## TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist PHSD clients with information and services for a variety of
  
  

Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Federal

Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, Commodity Supplemental Food

Programs (CSFP), and other nutritional/breastfeeding counseling

programs and support services and perform duties within scope of

authority and training and in compliance with County policies.

• Interview clients, document income status and current living
  
  

conditions, and determine eligibility for CHNP services.

• Evaluate clients nutrition/breastfeeding and health-related needs,
  
  

discuss and document clients eating habits, health history, and

current medical condition, and work with client to develop personal

goals and a nutrition/breastfeeding care plan.

• Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition/breastfeeding
  
  

practices, provide educational material and personalized information

on CHNP and PHSD programs, and refer clients to other service

providers as needed.

• Measure height/weight and hemoglobin (blood) testing.
• Assist clients to access other health care professionals, regional
  
  

agencies, and community services programs.

• Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on
  
  

program participation.

• Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as
  
  

assigned.

• Train and cross-train in a variety of nutrition, breastfeeding and
  
  

healthcare programs.

• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer
  
  

records, and restricted County information.

• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  
  

may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications**\
• One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.
• Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of
  
  

Health Services.

• One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program.
  
  

## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal and state nutrition/breastfeeding program
  
  

regulations and requirements.

• Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public
  
  

health clients.

• Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community
  
  

resources, public health programs, and other public assistance

programs for appropriate referrals.

• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Ability to explain state laws and County policies and procedures
  
  

governing public health functions.

• Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and
  
  

specialized software.

• Ability to provide effective client services including interviewing,
  
  

teaching, counseling, and records management.

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• PHYSICAL DEMANDS**\
  
  

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force

occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to

10 pounds of force constantly to mov e objects. The work also requires

the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform

repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles,

hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual

acuity.\

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• WORK ENVIRONMENT**\
  
  

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work

environment.\

• This position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards
  
  

Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System

Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their

respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is

\"at-will\" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any

reason, with or without cause.**\

**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal

County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values

are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process