Registered Dietitian (Public Health Nutritionist I) - WIC Program

Salary $66,726.
40 - $85,155.
20 Annually Location North County (e.
g.
Atascadero/Paso Robles), CA Job Type Permanent - Hourly Job Number 0424PM-001347-01 Department Health Agency Division Public Health Opening Date 04/04/2024 Closing Date 4/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS About the Position The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently recruiting for a fulltime, Public Health Nutritionist I to join the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Public Health Nutritionist I is part of a career series for Public Health Nutritionist I and II.
Classes in this series conduct, plan, and coordinate nutritional and breastfeeding services for the Community Based Comprehensive Perinatal Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (W.
I.
C.
), and other public health care programs; provide consultative, educational, and technical services in the field of nutrition and breastfeeding; and do other related work as required.
Click here to see the full job description.
Examples of Duties: Assess family income and verify residency according to WIC Program policies; inform WIC clients of right and responsibilities; conduct individual nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for high and low risk WIC clients; provide individual nutrition and breastfeeding counseling for high and low risk WIC clients; develop individual nutrition care plans; assist with development of nutrition education classes; assist in arranging nutrition and breastfeeding services, assist in providing nutrition and breastfeeding classes, refer clients to appropriate medical and social services; assist with paraprofessional WIC staff trainings; assist with planning and conducting WIC staff meetings; attend meetings as they relate to the WIC Program; oversee day to day activities of assigned clinic sites, mentor paraprofessional staff; ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations; perform quality improvement audits, act in capacity of Vendor Liaison.
Knowledge of: Nutritional needs of pregnancy, lactating, and postpartum women; nutritional needs of infants and children; Techniques, strategies, and practices of nutrition and breastfeeding; education methods and techniques; food requirements based on various age and occupational groups; community health organizations and resources; food acceptance habits of different ethnic and age groups; comparative costs of foods in relation to their nutritional value; counseling techniques; standard office software.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications: Public Health Nutritionist I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition and one year of training in a dietetic internship approved by the American Dietetic Association.
(A master's degree in foods and nutrition may be substituted for the internship program.
) Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required for this position.
Licenses and Certificates: Must be Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration - RD eligible accepted.
A valid California Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained through employment.
How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.
Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.
Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.
Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer.
Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.
Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.
For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Agency County of San Luis Obispo Address 1055 Monterey Street Suite D-250 San Luis Obispo, California, 93408 Phone 805-781-5959 Website https://www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov/ About the Position The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently recruiting for a fulltime, Public Health Nutritionist I to join the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Public Health Nutritionist I is part of a career series for Public Health Nutritionist I and II.
Classes in this series conduct, plan, and coordinate nutritional and breastfeeding services for the Community Based Comprehensive Perinatal Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (W.
I.
C.
), and other public health care programs; provide consultative, educational, and technical services in the field of nutrition and breastfeeding; and do other related work as required.
Click here to see the full job description.
Examples of Duties: Assess family income and verify residency according to WIC Program policies; inform WIC clients of right and responsibilities; conduct individual nutrition and breastfeeding assessments for high and low risk WIC clients; provide individual nutrition and breastfeeding counseling for high and low risk WIC clients; develop individual nutrition care plans; assist with development of nutrition education classes; assist in arranging nutrition and breastfeeding services, assist in providing nutrition and breastfeeding classes, refer clients to appropriate medical and social services; assist with paraprofessional WIC staff trainings; assist with planning and conducting WIC staff meetings; attend meetings as they relate to the WIC Program; oversee day to day activities of assigned clinic sites, mentor paraprofessional staff; ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations; perform quality improvement audits, act in capacity of Vendor Liaison.
Knowledge of: Nutritional needs of pregnancy, lactating, and postpartum women; nutritional needs of infants and children; Techniques, strategies, and practices of nutrition and breastfeeding; education methods and techniques; food requirements based on various age and occupational groups; community health organizations and resources; food acceptance habits of different ethnic and age groups; comparative costs of foods in relation to their nutritional value; counseling techniques; standard office software.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications: Public Health Nutritionist I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition and one year of training in a dietetic internship approved by the American Dietetic Association.
(A master's degree in foods and nutrition may be substituted for the internship program.
) Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required for this position.
Licenses and Certificates: Must be Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration - RD eligible accepted.
A valid California Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained through employment.
How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.
Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.
slocounty.
ca.
gov Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.
slo.
ca.
us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.
Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.
Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer.
Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.
Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.
For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a DifferenceEmployees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day.
From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and BenefitsYour annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).
Some benefits include: - Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)- Free visits to the employee health clinic- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust- Optional deferred compensation plan- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)- Paid personal, sick and vacation days- 12 paid holidays- Employee Assistance Program- Education and Wellness Allowance- Post Employment Health Plan- Family Friendly workplace policies - Flexible work schedule options -Rideshare commuter benefits- Pet InsuranceThe County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors.
The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions.
Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%.
This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period.
To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage.
All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents.
If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income.
If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link).
Learning and DevelopmentThe County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth.
Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth.
Examples of courses include:- Emotional Intelligence- Supervisor/Manager academies- Microsoft Suite courses- Defensive Driving- Financial management- Retirement preparedness- Teambuilding- Written Communication- Conflict Management- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC- Job specific conferences/trainingsStudent Loan ForgivenessDid you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programCounty employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance programEmployees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.