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Float Nutritionist

Georgia Department of Public Health

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Responsibilities include providing nutrition education, nutritional assessments, breastfeeding education and counseling, and individualized nutrition services in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program policies and procedures. The Northeast Health District WIC Program is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Float Nutritionist to provide onsite clinic coverage for WIC programs throughout the Northeast Health District.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA
    IndustryGovernment and Military
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Websitehttp://dph.ga.gov

    Description

    Pay Grade: H

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    Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

    What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

    • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
    • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
    • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
    • Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
    • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
    • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

    The Northeast Health District WIC Program is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Float Nutritionist to provide onsite clinic coverage for WIC programs throughout the Northeast Health District. Under general supervision, this position plans and conducts nutrition services to promote family health and support healthy weight management. Responsibilities include providing nutrition education, nutritional assessments, breastfeeding education and counseling, and individualized nutrition services in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program policies and procedures. This position serves as a resource for referrals to family planning, immunization, and other Health Department and community programs and services while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, and children. The Float Nutritionist will travel throughout the district to provide coverage at multiple health department locations as needed.


    Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) 

    Travel: Frequent travel throughout the Northeast Health District is required to provide onsite clinic coverage. Applicants must reside in Georgia or relocate prior to employment and be able to travel to assigned clinic sites.

    Please Note: Applicants who do not reside in Georgia or are unwilling to relocate prior to employment may not be considered.


    Job Type: Full Time Salaried
    Agency: District 10 County Position
    Location: Athens

    About Company

    The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

    The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
     
    Employment Information
     
    Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
     
    DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
     
    The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
     
    As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
     
    If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
     
    DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
    Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
     
    This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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