DIETITIAN (WIC Program)

About the role

This employee develops and coordinates special public health and wellness programs within the Health Department. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides nutrition counseling and education for clientele.

Responsibilities

• Operates appropriate computer equipment; uses properly all related hardware and software.
• Operates assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
• Interprets and explains nutrition and dietary care policies and procedures.
• Counsels patients on a variety of health related issues.
• Provides responsible nutrition and dietetic health education.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Works independently in the absence of supervision.
• Prepares clear and concise reports.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

• Knowledge Of Principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition.
• Basic principles of letter writing and report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Food preparation, storage, and handling.
• Community resources related to nutrition and social services.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a nutrition/dietetic program.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
• Methods and techniques of public speaking.
• Interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local health laws, codes, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health, nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid State of Ohio Board of Dietitians License or be RD eligible and must have registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by the date of hire.

Skills

• Operates appropriate computer equipment; uses properly all related hardware and software.
• Operates assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
• Interpret and explain nutrition and dietary care policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients on a variety of health related issues.
• Provide responsible nutrition and dietetic health education.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below.

• Health Insurance: 80/20 PPO medical plan, HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Basic Life Insurance: $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy.
• Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance: Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense.
• Flexible Benefits Plans: Healthcare Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account, and Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account.
• Healthy Lifestyles Program: Wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health.
• Retirement Plan: Defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan.

Pay

Salary range TBD.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.