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CITY OF RACINE Nutritionist in RACINE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description POSITION The Nutrition Coach is responsible for nutritional assessments and care plans designed for clients and their families which include health, exercise levels, sleep patterns, and food habits. Also coaches and assists with the adaptation to new dietary lifestyles and success under the direction of the Public Health Director and/or their designee. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES Evaluate/determine the dietary needs of clients by assessing their health and exercise levels, sleep patterns, and food habits. Counsel patients on any dietary issues/restrictions and healthy eating habits. Develop personalized nutrition plans while considering the client\'s budget and tastes. Evaluate if the meal plans have a positive effect on clients\' health. Value and incorporate client individual choices and cultural preferences as appropriate for the best compliance and results. Clarify information to clients and explain the effects of nutrients on overall health condition. Set clear objectives and provide support to clients to help them in their progress. Actively participate in individual/group coaching, workshops, and other educational/outreach efforts. Create educational material about healthy eating habits. Read and contribute to the latest nutritional research. Speak to groups about the importance of nutrition to prevent specific diseases. Document client progress. Utilize creativity and passion to make a difference in client lives. Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard of care, assessment practices, protocols, and equipment. Provide input at case conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities. Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness. Manage assigned grants and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, reports are completed on time, and resubmit grant applications as applicable. Have working knowledge of the organizational budget. Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community intervention. Comprehensive understanding and ability to implement the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worksite components. Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. ASSOCIATED DUTIES Perform other duties as assigned or required. Participate in team and general staff meetings. Acts as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor\'s degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition or related area from an accredited college or university with academic credits in biochemistry, research methods, and human physiology. In addition, a minimum... For full info follow application link. The City of Racine is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/99DE61B7DAD24678