Senior Public Health Nutritionist
Senior Public Health Nutritionist
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Job Description
The Position
Are you passionate about promoting healthy living educating communities and working with policies that reduce health disparities while improving access to care The Contra Costa County Health Services Department WIC (Women Infants and Children) Program is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the position of Senior Public Health Nutritionist. The WIC Program within the Public Health Division currently has one (1) vacancy at the Brentwood WIC Site located in Brentwood CA. You may occasionally be required to travel to various locations in Contra Costa County.
This position plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of all county residents. If you are looking for a position where you can make a positive impact in your community we invite you to apply and become part of the Contra Costa County Health Services Departments WIC team.
The Women Infants and Childrens (WIC) Program serves pregnant women women who have recently been pregnant infants children up to their fifth birthday. WICs mission is to provide all women infants and children healthy food and the knowledge and opportunity to make healthy choices in an atmosphere of dignity and respect thus enhancing the potential for all Californians to enjoy a higher quality of life.
We are looking for someone who:- Is a strong communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Values Diversity: Acknowledges & respects cultural & linguistic differences of the countys diverse population
- Embodies Customer Focus: Respectful empathetic compassionate and engaged when communicating with WIC team & community partners
- Acts with Professional Integrity and Ethics: Display honesty adhere to principles and be personally accountable
- Supports Teamwork: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and individuals within the WIC Team
- Embodies Leadership: Have a deep understanding of nutrition standards and demonstrate ability to manage train and mentor staff
- Fosters a culture of excellence
- Providing nutrition oversight to WIC staff
- Identifying nutritional needs of the WIC population
- Screening interviewing and consulting with high-risk clients
- Reviewing processing and documenting therapeutic formula prescriptions per state and federal guidelines -risk WIC participants
- Providing nutrition education & counseling to pregnant & breastfeeding/postpartum women parents of children ages birth to five years
- Assisting in policy planning implementation and evaluation
- Participating in special projects community partner networking and outreach
- Providing training in-services and workshops for WIC staff
- You will be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in peoples lives and provides services to undeserved communities
- You will be part of an organization that values collaboration creativity & public service
- You will work in an organization where your work has purpose and your voice can contribute to lasting change
- The role offers a supportive environment where professionals can grow while working toward meaningful goals
- You will be part of the WIC leadership team & provide guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Staying up to date on policies and implementation of new protocol
- Managing multiple tasks
- Time management needed to maintain scheduled workflow
Competencies Required:- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
- Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
- Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Minimum Qualifications
License Required:Possession of avalid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operators License will be accepted during the application process.
Desired Qualifications:
Registration Required: Current Certificate of Registration as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing community based nutrition work.
Substitution for Experience:Possession of a masters degree in nutrition public health nutrition or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.- Culturally Competent & Client-Centered: Demonstrated commitment to equity & inclusion
- Expertise in Breastfeeding Promotion & support: Comprehensive knowledge of breastfeeding principles and practices
- Effective Educator: Proven ability to communicate complex nutrition & health information clearly & effectively to both clients and staff
- Skilled Mentor & Leader: Experience mentoring & coaching staff with the ability to foster professional growth support staff development & build a positive team-oriented work environment
- Experienced Trainer: Background in designing and delivering staff trainings & presentations
Knowledge of Program Policies & Quality Assurance: Familiarity with WIC program policies & procedures
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing within the supplemental questionnaire candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications as described above will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidates relevant education training and/or experience as it relates to this classification.(Weighted 100%).
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions please contact Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at. For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1-.CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
