Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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About the Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career This is your opportunity to be part of a public health intervention program designed to positively influence a lifetime of nutrition and health behaviors.

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides services to participants enrolled in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition program. The Maricopa WIC Program provides participant-centered evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding education counseling and support to over 42000 participants per month. Our staff are creative innovative and passionate about maternal and child nutrition and seek to make a difference in their community.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

Were hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday December 9from2PM to 5:30PM at our St Marys WIC location 3003 W. Thomas Rd Phoenix AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume walk in and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics Nutrition or a related field approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration OR RDN eligible and able to pass the credentialing exam within 12 months of hire with the first attempt at credentialing exam occurring within three months of hire

• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship upon hire

We Also Value

• Experience in community public health clinical or outpatient dietetics

• Experience with the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Provides services to WIC participants such as high-risk nutrition counseling formula and food approvals verification of program eligibility anthropometric and hemoglobin tests

• Provides counseling in a participant-centered manner through motivational interviewing and emotion-based counseling to elicit behavior changes

• Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments

• Functions in a lead capacity in the absence of the Clinic Supervisor/Lead RDN

• Assists Clinic Supervisor Training Team and Nutrition Services Manager in staff training/development activities at the clinics following regulations and standards

• Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic Interns

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• A flexible work schedule is needed that may include evenings

• Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire

• May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites requiring traveling to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicle used on County business

• Position is not 100% telework; there is an option to work in a shared clinic space or time may be split working remotely from your home and in a shared clinic space; home access to a computer mobile device and the internet is necessary if you choose to split time between home and office; daily communication with co-workers will be through virtual meetings email and Microsoft Teams messaging

• Participant interactions will include virtual appointments via video and phone as well as in-person appointments

• Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly

• Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

• Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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