Hourly Nutritionist

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We Offer:
Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday Friday 8 am5 pm
Employee recognition program
Worksite Wellness activities
Diverse workforce

Purpose of the Position:Under general supervision plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist GA WIC Competent Professional Authority meeting all standards as established by GAWIC and CDPH in the performance of those duties. Provides nutritional assessment education and counseling to individuals groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Self-monitors and assures that all GA professional and ethical standards for a state employee are maintained. Self-monitors and assures ongoing professional development necessary to maintain those skills utilizing multiple resources. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb & Douglas Counties

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
Obtains documents and plots anthropometrics and finger stick hemoglobin with accuracy on WIC applicants per set guidelines
Assesses nutritional needs diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling
Counsels participants & their families and groups on nutritional principles dietary plans and diet modifications healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in dietetics human nutrition foods and nutrition nutrition education food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and two (2) years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:B.S. in eligible degree for Academy Accredited Dietetic Internship. Georgia WIC experience. CLC and/or IBCLC; GA WIC experience; CDPH WIC experience

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:
Inventory Management requires lifting of up to 50 pounds
Fast-paced work environment: ability to prioritize and self-manage tasks

Salary Information:$26.00 Hourly; up to 29 hrs/wk Part-time (No Benefits)

Applications Accepted:*THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED


Cobb and Douglas Public Healtha nationally accredited health department headquartered in Marietta Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age genetics pregnancy gender gender identity or expression color disability national origin sexual orientation political affiliation race or religion.

TO APPLY:In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Healths Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at:. Click onEmployment Opportunitiesand locate this position clickApplyand begin your application process.

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Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Previous Employment Reference Check Specific Immunizations Motor vehicle check and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

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Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.