Nutritionist - Degreed Jobs

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for a qualified Nutritionist–Degreed to join the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in the Public Health Branch. The Public Health Branch protects and promotes the health status of Tulare County residents through the development and implementation of public health and primary care programs that use best-practice interventions. The program priority is to serve and meet our WIC families where they are by providing benefits to access nutritional foods, breastfeeding support and education, referrals, and resources to further support participant needs. We have unique opportunities for you to learn, grow, and advance in the nutrition field. We highly value our employees, as we believe they are our most important asset. Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, friendly collaboration, professional support, and career development. We offer training, travel to conferences, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible scheduling. Workdays are Monday through Friday with half-days on Fridays, with the opportunity to work a hybrid work-from-home/in-office schedule).
The qualified Nutritionist–Degreed candidate is an entry-level classification and will have the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with program staff, community members, and various community partners. The qualified candidate will provide direct supervision to paraprofessional staff. Responsibilities will include conducting nutrition assessments, education, counseling, and determining eligibility for individuals and families. In addition, the successful candidate will conduct staff training, staff counseling, and audits on statewide information systems to monitor compliance and quality assurance to meet program standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the review of quality and quantity of work performed by staff in assigned clinics, and develop, implement, and monitor plans to maintain and improve clinic performance.
• Provide information relative to food and nutrition to medical providers, senior programs, school groups, nursing homes, and other programs/facilities as assigned
• Participate in the training and instruction of staff on policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Conduct nutrition assessment, and counseling, and determine program eligibility for individuals and families.
• Develop educational materials and conduct educational programs on health and the dietary needs of various age and occupational groups as assigned.
• Supervise para-professional staff in delivering department services to include but not limited to staff attendance, staff time off requests, staff disciplinary actions, and the delivery of and coordination of staff training and development.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with implementing motivational interviewing skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Possesses good listening skills and desire for interpersonal relationships.
• Strong ability to take initiative and good self-management and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a desire to work in a team environment.
• Practices problem-solving, learning, and adaptability, and maintains open-mindedness.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

• If in a driving position candidates must be able to obtain and retain a valid California driver's license.

Student Loan Forgiveness

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

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The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.