Nutritionist I

Recruitment #121817-MDFA01-350500

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position assesses nutrition risks, needs and determines eligibility for the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program. Duties include: conducting initial and re-certification, providing nutrition education and assessing biochemical parameters such as hemoglobin measurements and other pertinent labs to determine risk level, consulting physicians and health care professionals to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and dietary restrictions, coordinating with breastfeeding and peer counselors to promote optimal health and nutrition for newborns.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Consults with physicians and health care personnel to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and diet restrictions of individuals.
     
  • Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans for regular and modified diets based on assessments of nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and other current health plans.
     
  • Provides nutritional and/or dietary assessment to educate individuals and their care providers.
     
  • Oversees the quality and quantity of food served to ensure that meals conform to prescribed diets and meet established requirements for nutrient content.
     
  • Provides technical assistance, guidance and direction to food service personnel, health care professionals, agencies, community organizations and the public regarding current nutritional issues, problems affecting an individual's food habits, prescribed diets, and/or food service, presentation and preparation.
     
  • Coordinates nutritional services with other health programs.
     
  • Plans, organizes and conducts training for food service personnel and health care professionals.
     
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
     
  • May oversee the work of support staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nutritionist I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Food and Nutrition from a US regionally accredited college or university and coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 6/18/2018 upon filling the vacant position.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.