Nutrition Associate

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About the Position

Are you passionate about nutrition As a Nutrition Associate you will provide services to the participants in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program such as nutrition counseling and education verification of eligibility nutrition assessment and education.

Our staff is creative innovative passionate about maternal and child nutrition and seeks to make a difference in their community. This is your opportunity to be part of a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors. This position also offers an amazing pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! After just 9 months of employment our Nutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelors degree and some graduate degree coursework completed can apply for our PAID WIC Track Dietetic Internship. For more information visitWIC Track Maricopa County AZ.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

Were hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday July 21from1PM to 5PM 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 impact 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 centerMaricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the Countys Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition or a similar program with nutrition-related coursework

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• Associates degree in Nutrition or a related degree program and credentialed with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); OR DTR eligible with the ability to pass the credentialing exam within twelve months of hire with the first attempt occurring within three months of hire

We Also Value

• Experience with the WIC supplemental nutrition program

• Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition education

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Provides one-on-one nutrition counseling for participantswhorequire more than basic nutrition counseling services such asnutrition assessments participant-centered nutrition counseling and education documentation of nutrition care plan nutrition and breastfeeding education

• Assesses eligibility and certifies participants for the WIC program including determination of WIC benefits performing and interpreting hemoglobin screening tests and accurate anthropometric measurements

• Assigns and issues appropriate food benefits documents and assures accuracy of participant files and refers participants to other local and state agencies as needed

• Conducts group nutrition education including facilitated group discussions both in-person and on online platforms

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment with a flexible work schedule that may include evenings position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Position is not 100% telework time may be split between working remotely from home and in a shared clinic space

• Home access to a computer mobile device and the internet is necessary if splitting time between home and office with daily communication with co-workers through virtual meetings email and Microsoft Teams messaging and participant interactions to include remote appointments via video phone and in-person

• May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites as needed

• Must obtain an account by the time of hire in order to verify client eligibility through AHCCCS

• Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire

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

• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies using a County or private vehicle

• 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

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact to initiate the interactive process.

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