Public Health Nutrition Coordinator at Onslow County Government

Qualifications

Candidates must hold the credential of Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Must also hold an active license with the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition. Moderate supervisory and/or program collaborative experience is required. Experience working in a community nutrition program or public health nutritional setting such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is highly preferred. Proficiency in oral and written communication and in use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) is necessary. Candidates must be able to take initiative, exercise good judgment in decision-making, adapt to change, use critical thinking skills, and be organized.

Essential Functions

• Provide high-quality nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process and International Dietetic and Nutrition Terminology.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care based on nutritional needs and available resources, and evaluate and monitor progress of nutritional services provided to program participants, individuals and families with a multitude of medical conditions and nutrition concerns.
• Ensure that nutrition programs are implemented and operated in a systematic manner and in compliance with federal and state regulations. Develop, interpret, and implement policies, standards, and guidelines, identify improvement opportunities, and conduct quality assurance activities.
• Participate in advisory committees, including standing committees, ad hoc workgroups, grant reviews and special initiatives.
• Mentor, coach and supervise staff. Assess training needs, identify, and address performance issues and coordinate and/or provide appropriate training resources and opportunities.
• Communicate program goals and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders through in-services, training sessions, orientation, and outreach events.
• Assess community nutrition needs, promote, and design community programs to meet those needs; foster collaborative community partnerships.
• Perform assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers. Other related programmatic assignments as determined by management.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment
• Public Health Sciences
• Policy Development and Program Planning Skills
• Health Equity Skills
• Communication Skills
• Management and Finance Skills
• Literature: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills