Nutrition And Wellness Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking experienced and knowledgeable nutrition and wellness professionals for the Nutrition and Wellness Specialist position.
Under general direction, the Nutrition and Wellness Specialist provides technical assistance, training, and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools in Los Angeles County to develop, expand, implement, and evaluate health and wellness policies and practices that advances whole child health using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.
The current vacancy is a grant funded position and is anticipated to end June 30, 2025. Extension is contingent upon grant funding.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:

• Principles and techniques of organization and administration
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
• Basic budgetary principles
• Principles of nutrition, coordinated school health, local school wellness policies, and federal, state, and county laws and regulations
• Techniques and resources utilized in assessing and evaluating school community health and wellness needs
• Applicable state and federal laws and regulations and program procedures and guidelines related to coordinated school health, wellness, and nutrition

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Analyzing and Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Legal and Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes

Required Education and Experience

Education: A bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, dietetics, health education, human development, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Two years of experience implementing nutrition, health, or wellness strategies, intervention, and programs in a pre-k through 12th grade school setting.
Additional Requirements: Certification as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) is preferred. A valid California Driver’s License and the availability of private transportation or access to reliable transportation between job sites is required. Some positions in this class may require oral and written skills in a second designated language.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Performance Exam, Technical Project, and Structured Interview.
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Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. For additional information on our selection procedures, please visit Exam Preparation on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.