NUTRITIONIST

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Plan and provide community group nutrition education to middle school-age children targeting a culturally diverse population through classroom lessons, hands-on culinary-based after-school programs, health fairs, taste tests, and school-wide promotions.
• Develop and conduct ongoing program needs assessment and outcome evaluation.
• Distribute nutrition education to target audience through written materials such as newsletters, website postings and bulletin boards in addition to lessons taught in the classroom and in the community.
• As needed, adapt nutrition education to be delivered virtually, and teach nutrition lessons via an online platform for middle school students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and public health;
• Understanding of how to assess community needs and assets and to plan programs based on that assessment;
• Thorough knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change;
• Computer literacy skills;
• Understanding of curriculum development and evaluation;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Negotiating skills;
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude;
• Flexibility;
• Time and resource management skills;
• Ability to be a self-starter and hold self accountable for meeting goals;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition and one year of nutrition / dietitian work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS :

• Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.
• Note : Must submit copy of Registered Dietitian and LDN cards with application.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience working with adolescent population
• Bilingual in Spanish

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies.

All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and / or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following :

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination / immunity
• Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination / immunity
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment
• Hepatitis B vaccination / immunity only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.

Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination.

Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.