Nutritionist - Full-Time Per - Diem
Nutritionist - Full-Time Per - Diem
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary FullTime PerDiem Nutritionist position to support the Department of Office on Aging.
The incumbents will be responsible for participating in Health and Nutrition consultations and assessments collecting information regarding the overall health and nutrition situation and needs of older adults including meals analysis to meet current dietary standards. They will also be responsible for implementing awareness sessions for older adults and outreach communities at large conducting onsite kitchen facility inspections for Senior Nutrition Providers and ensuring that support provided is appropriate and reaching the most vulnerable older adults.
To be considered for this position you must have the following criteria listed below- Possession of a valid California drivers license.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Nutrition Dietetics Home Economics Health Science or a closely related field.
- Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- OR Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible and must take and pass the registration exam conducted by the Registration Commission of the American Dietetic Association within six months of the hire date.
- One year of professional experience in nutrition education and individual counseling services within a community or public health setting. (Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of required experience.
Meet the Team!
TAP Benefits:
Office on Aging one of 52 County departments is authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. The department is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities.
https://rchr/temporarymedicalassignmentprogramtapmapEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Implements coordinates promotes and evaluates the nutrition component of specialized community and public health programs and projects.
Develops and implements basic programs of instruction in diet therapy nutrition and diet counseling techniques for program and project staff; develops needed nutrition education materials.
Teaches and counsels people of various age groups to select and/or prepare and use the foods that will best nourish their bodies taking into consideration physical financial social and emotional needs as well as personal preferences and cultural patterns.
Performs nutritional assessments on individuals prior to enrollment in programs; determines through application of various published standards whether individuals are at nutritional risk.
Gives direct nutritional and dietetic consultation to individuals with special nutritional needs; plans and reviews menus for nutrition sites where meals are prepared and served for program participants.
Conducts studies to determine the nature and extent of nutrition needs and problems of the population served and to evaluate the effects of nutritional and dietetic services being offered to participants.
Contacts health professionals and makes presentations to relevant parties in the community in order to promote the services being offered through the nutrition component of specific department programs.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of required records reports and evaluation on nutrition component activities for specific department programs.
Provides technical training and functional supervision for program staff assigned to the nutrition component.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Nutrition Dietetics Home Economics Health Science or a closely related field.
Experience: One year of professional experience in nutrition education and individual counseling services within a community or public health setting. (Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or a closely related field may be substituted for one yearrequired experience.
Knowledge of: The chemical and physiological processes and functions of specific nutrients in meeting peoples nutritional needs throughout the life cycle; the principles of food selection purchasing preparation processing and meal planning in relation to appeal cost nutritive value and quality; a variety of dietary patterns and the particular food requirements of maternal geriatric economically disadvantaged physically handicapped and other groups having special nutritional needs; healtheducation methods as they apply to the field of nutrition; typical community sources of nutritional data and aid.
Ability to: Implement a community public health nutrition program; analyze the nutritional content of diets; develop and present nutrition education programs; advise and train employees and clients on how to recognize and deal with various dietary and nutrition problems; develop and maintain effective working relationships with health professionals community health organizations coworkers nutrition program participants and other groups and individuals encountered in the course of the job; write clear concise reports and correspondence and maintain complete records.
License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
OR
Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible and must take and pass the registration exam conducted by the Registration Commission of the American Dietetic Association within six months of hire date.
Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. Upon request must be able to provide proof of a valid California Drivers License and current auto insurance coverage.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a preemployment physical exam including a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The closing date and timefor this position
Friday 5/29/25 11:59 PM Pacific Time
For specific questions regarding this position please contact Joseph Miller at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
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Employment Type
Temp
