Highlights
Duties include diet assessments for woman, infants, and children, one-on-one counseling, teaching nutrition education classes at all WIC sites throughout Ocean County. Contact Information: Christine Seiders,Keyboarding Clerk, Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Ave, PO Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lakewood, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $53,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 201 - 500 |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Toms River, NJ, US |
| Website | https://www.oceancountyhealth.gov |
Description
The Ocean County Health Department is seeking a full time Program Nutritionist to certify participants in the Ocean County WIC Program. Full time positions include generous benefit time, medical, prescription, dental, hospitalization, and a vision insurance program. Duties include diet assessments for woman, infants, and children, one-on-one counseling, teaching nutrition education classes at all WIC sites throughout Ocean County.
The WIC Program currently has offices located in Toms River, NJ, Lakewood, NJ and Manahawkin, NJ.
Currently the WIC Program operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. On Wednesdays the WIC Office is open from 10:30a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Full Time positions offer a Comprehensive Benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, and pension.
Contact Information: Christine Seiders,Keyboarding Clerk, Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Ave, PO Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754. Phone: (732) 341-9700, extension 7206. Fax: (732) 341-4467.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Home Economics. The completion of a Verification Statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicating the completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) may be required by the NJ WIC Program.
and/or
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Public Health with a major in Nutrition or possession of a Master's degree in Nutrition.
NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a current and valid certification as a Registered Dietician issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
EXPERIENCE: 0-1 year.
LICENSE: Applicants must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Skills
- Nutritional Needs
- Women's Health
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Breastfeeding Knowledge
- Nutrition Disorders
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parental Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Mission Statement
In partnership with our community, we are committed to serving as a leader to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure a clean and safe environment, and provide equitable and high-quality public health services to protect our present and future generations.
Guiding Principles
- To assess public health priorities of the community through comprehensive health planning.
- To serve, inform, and educate our community on public health.
- To empower individuals to make informed health decisions for themselves and their community.
- To engage in collaborative, community-driven approaches to advance public health solutions.
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