NUTRITIONIST II PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as the public health nutritionist for the Worcester County Health Department, responsible for organizing and conducting nutrition education throughout the county. This includes, but is not limited to the provision of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, Cognitive Health, Cooking up Health, Healthy Hearts Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program, Healthy Worcester Families, Monthly Diabetes Support Group, and What's Cooking in Worcester. This position will also lead the delivery of nutrition education and interventions in alignment with the Rural Health Transformation Plan and the AHEAD model. Additionally, this position will facilitate monthly diabetes support groups in the Pocomoke & Snow Hill communities; Provide medical nutrition therapy and community nutrition education; and Serve as a resource in nutrition matters to the local health department staff and the community at large. Services are also provided to clients with special nutritional needs due to age, health status, socioeconomic status or other characteristics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians.
• Two years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering health education & nutrition education to diverse populations.
• Experience developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating public health nutrition education programs & services.
• Experience facilitating chronic disease prevention and management programs and support groups.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 prior to permanent appointment.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).