Community Nutritionist

About the role

Oversees and delivers various nutrition related services including nutrition education, consultation and assessment to individuals, families, and groups for public health, nutrition, and food service programs.

Supervises a team of subordinate personnel consisting of community nutrition assistants and clerks. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of the team.

Completes performance evaluations. Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education programs.

Develops and distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, audio-visual aids, displays and reports. Prepares and presents lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other nutrition education presentations.

Researches, prepares and present reports on nutrition and related health topics. Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff.

Inspects and evaluates group care facilities. Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nutrition and related matters such as food preparation, purchase and storage.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and delivers various nutrition related services including nutrition education, consultation and assessment to individuals, families, and groups for public health, nutrition, and food service programs.
• Serves as a supervisor for a team of community nutrition assistants and clerks.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of the team.
• Completes performance evaluations.
• Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education programs.
• Develops and distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, audio-visual aids, displays and reports.
• Prepares and presents lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other nutrition education presentations.
• Researches, prepares and present reports on nutrition and related health topics.
• Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff.
• Inspects and evaluates group care facilities.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nutrition and related matters such as food preparation, purchase and storage.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, nutrition, education, biochemistry, home economics, health services, health education, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver's licenses equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Select the option that best describes your education and experience.
• Have experience counseling pregnant and postpartum women?
• Have experience with breast-feeding promotion and support?

Skills

• Nutrition education and consultation skills.
• Team management and supervision skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Facility inspection and evaluation skills.
• Advice and guidance provision skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 Hours per week

Schedule

Regular Schedule: 35 Hours per week