An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (Temporary)
$7279 to $9018 Monthly $41.83 - $51.83 Hourly
OPPORTUNITY FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
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Open until filled
Most temporary positions do not include benefits or paid time off except as provided by law.
This posting is for temporary assignment opportunities.
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking candidates to fill temporary assignments for Nutrition and Wellness Specialist.
There are currentlytwo 6-month limited-term assignments.These positions require the incumbents to possess a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
This position provides technical assistance training and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in Los Angeles County to develop expand implement and evaluate health and wellness policies and practices that advances whole child health using the Whole School Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC) model.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Principles of nutrition coordinated school health local school wellness policies and federal state and county laws and regulations
Techniques and resources utilized in assessing and evaluating school community health and wellness needs
Basic budgetary principles
Principles and techniques of organization and administration
Applicable state and federal laws and regulations and program procedures and guidelines related to coordinated school health wellness and nutrition
Fundamental concepts of employment laws codes and regulations including EEO FLSA FMLA and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies:
Analyzing and Interpreting Data Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
Decision Making Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal and Regulatory Navigation Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
Using Technology Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Adaptability Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Professional Integrity & Ethics Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
Presentation Skill Formally delivering information to groups
Writing Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Involving Others Engaging others for input contribution and shared responsibility for outcomes
Relationship Building Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Project Management Ensuring that projects are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages abilities religions and cultures
Required Education and ExperienceEducation:A bachelors degree in nutrition science dietetics health education human development or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience:Two years of experience implementing nutrition health or wellness strategies intervention and programs in a pre-k through 12thgrade school setting.
Additional Requirements:Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is preferred. A valid California Drivers License and the availability of private transportation or access to reliable transportation between job sites is required. Some positions in this class may require oral and written skills in a second designated language.
Selection ProcessTo apply candidates must submit an application via NeoEd and attach a valid certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for verification.
Contact
For information about the assignment e-mail Janlie Vuong at
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