Registered Dietitian (Grade 16)

Nature of Work

Counsels High Risk participants on nutrition and breastfeeding; maintains reports, creates presentations and training materials; collaborates with Health Care Providers; documents nutrition/breastfeeding assessments, care plans; coordinates and facilitates nutrition education and training; coordinates and participates in outreach activities; observes staff for compliance; maintains confidentiality and integrity; supervises staff; maintains registration and licenses; performs on a rotation basis in permanent and satellite clinics.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian and current state licensure as required
• RD eligible must take and pass the Registered Dietician exam within six months of hire
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition
• Bilingual preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; WIC program policies and procedures; current evidence based nutrition, breastfeeding and medical nutrition therapy; educational principles and methods; analysis and evaluation of nutrition data.
• Skill in: Computers and use of designated software to conduct virtual services; maintaining records, charts and preparing reports; creating and executing successful nutrition presentations and educational materials; analyzing nutrition problems and counseling based on current evidence based information; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, agencies and the public.

Work Environment

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.

Medical Coverage Category

• The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ).
• Employees have the option to select from two medical plan options with six tiers.
• Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible.
• Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible.
• Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees' Health Savings Account.
• If employees select Employee only and participate in the "Wellness Incentive," they can receive up to $360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
• International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP.
• PPO plan members can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. HDHP pays toward their deductible until it is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.

Retirement Eligibility

If you have any questions about retirement eligibility, contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.

Required Question

01 Do you have any relatives employed by Yuma County, AZ?

• Yes
• No

Additional Information

02 If yes, give name of employee(s).

03 If yes, give relationship of employee(s).

04 If yes, give position title and department of employee(s).

05 If no, write NA.

06 If no, write NA.

07 If no, write NA.