Nutritionist

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Nutritionist

Salary

$66,019.20 - $80,267.20 Annually

Location

Ukiah, CA

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Job Number

24.286

Department

PH - Women, Infants, and Children

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Supervises staff and performs difficult, professional level nutritional care and perinatal services, including: developing programs; providing direct patient care services; counseling with patients; and completing related assessments and evaluations.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources, problem resolution, and training of employees.

• Performs nutrition and perinatal assistance services, including: providing direct nutritional education, evaluation and care plans for clients, including clients considered as high risk; compiling related data (biochemical, clinical, cultural, etc.); screening and determining eligibility of clients for programs; conducting one on one counseling sessions; assessing and reassessing nutrition, evaluating diet and checking growth and recording findings in computer system; enrolling clients in programs, including Women, Infant and Children (W.I.C.) Program; assisting clients in determining goals; providing referrals; developing and teaching nutrition and breast-feeding related classes; and providing breast-feeding support.

• Serves as liaison and consultant between department and hospital, and other agencies/organizations.

• Coordinates W.I.C./nutrition staffing at other sites.

• Manages and maintains various programs, including breast pump loan program, and coordinates promotional activities.

• Trains employees in use of software and provides maintenance and trouble shooting of department software and hardware.

• Enters and retrieves a variety of complex information into a computer terminal.

• Maintains records of billable hours of staff and provides information to fiscal staff.

• Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports as requested utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports; relays and interprets administrative decisions, policies and instructions.

• Formats, types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, or other correspondence.

• Participates in staff and professional meetings to discuss client issues, plan educational activities and events and disseminate nutrition information.

• Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies; answers various inquiries; explains policies and procedures and arranges appointments; processes routine and non-routine matters independently.

• Creates and maintains complex and/or confidential files and compiles and completes data for administrative and public reports.

• Interviews, screens, greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate area or individual; may answer various inquiries personally; provides information on departmental services and functions.

• Initiates referrals by researching pertinent information, entering required information into the computer and confirming accuracy of data.

• Maintains and upgrades knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, meetings and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

• Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.

• Photocopies reports, charts, memos, and other various documents.

• Orders office supplies to maintain sufficient inventory for office use.

• Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, division, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.

• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Science, Clinical Dietetics, or related field; and,

One (1) year of progressively responsible experience; or,

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license

Registered Dietitian (desired)

Lactation Educator and/or Consultant (desired)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.

• Clinical nutrition and human physiology.

• Human lactation.

• Community nutrition.

• Strategies for nutrition/breast-feeding education and counseling.

• Basic methods of assessing nutritional status of clients.

• Community resources.

• Internal departmental policies and procedures.

• Interviewing techniques.

• State W.I.C. computer program.

• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

• General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge of general office equipment.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.

• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.

• Assisting clients in determining and achieving nutritional goals.

• Case management.

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.

• Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

• Bilingual communication.

• Using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to use shape perception and discrimination.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.

• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.

• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.

• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.

• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.

• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.

• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY

Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT

Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:

https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE

Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 – 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION

Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE

Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE

The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:

http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:

http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:

http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS

For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:

http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

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Agency

County of Mendocino

Address

501 Low Gap Road, Room 1326 Ukiah, California, 95482

Phone

707-234-6600

Website

http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr

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