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Nutrition Educator - WIC (South nutrition center)
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Nutrition Educator - WIC (South nutrition center)
Salary
$50,646.98 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full Time Health Civil Service
Job Number
HEA06911
Department
Health
Opening Date
08/21/2024
Closing Date
9/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Position Description
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) of Davidson County offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental nutritious foods from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a qualified Nutrition Educator to join the team at the South nutrition center. A passionate professional should be competent in diet assessment, nutrition counseling and evaluation and the listed competencies below.
If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at.
Typical Duties
Provides diet assessment, nutrition counseling, and evaluation in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings.
Documents appropriate in electronic records.
Provides nutrition case management for high risk codes.
Keeps abreast of WIC Program changes.
Develops education materials.
Participates in Health Fairs.
Develops and continuously updates the resource information file.
Serves as a lactation advocate for breastfeeding promotion.
Makes referrals to MPHD services and outside agencies; between the WIC program.
Maintains referral list of local resources for participants.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of nutrition related experience.
Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree in Home Economics or Human Ecology, with an emphasis on nutrition.
One (1) year of experience in Nutrition Services, Public Health or Extension Services.
Nine (9) quarter hours or six (6) semester hours in human nutrition, four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in education, psychology or counseling.
Bilingual.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university ?
Yes
No
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How many years of nutrition related experience do you have ?
Less than a year
1-2 years
More than 2 years
03
I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.
Yes
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Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
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