Nutritionist I



Job Details

Nutritionist I
Employer

Scotland, County of (NC)

Salary

$30,036.00 - $31,548.00 Annually

Location

Laurinburg, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00122

Department

Health Administration

Opening Date

04/04/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The primary purpose of this unit is to provide professional nutrition services by the application of nutrition theories and concepts in the comprehensive assessment and counseling with clients as well as to provide high quality services to Scotland County participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).  Provides individualized nutrition assessment and counseling for participants of the WIC program.  Functions in collaboration as needed with other health department/local health care providers including nurses and social workers.



 

Examples of Duties

Provides individualized nutrition assessment and counseling for participants of the WIC program.  Functions in collaboration as needed with other health department/local health care providers including nurses and social workers.



 

Typical Qualifications

Specialized knowledge in the principles and application of nutrition and dietetics to improve health outcomes.  Knowledge of relevant medical terminology and skill in documenting in the medical record. Ability to deliver nutrition education programs and communicate with individuals and small groups.  General knowledge of behavior change theory and learning theory.  General knowledge of life-cycle nutrition with preference for knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, and lactation.  Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.
Candidates should provide documentation of registration status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, provide university or college transcripts and CADE verification statement.



 



 

Supplemental Information

Valid Driver's License is required

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.  There are many supplemental plans an employee may choose such as short-term and long-term disability, accidental injury, critical illness and cancer policies.
For retirement investment, Scotland County offers Pension, 401(k) and 457 plans.

01
How many years experience do you have working in WIC?
  • 0-1 years
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • More than 3 years
02
How many years of Nutrition/Dietetics experience do you have? (not including food service)
  • 0-1 years
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • More than 3
03
How many years of Nutrition Counseling Experience do you have?
  • 0-1 years
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • More than 3 years

* Required Question

Employer
Scotland, County of (NC)
Address
P O Box 489

Laurinburg, North Carolina, 28353

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