PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I / PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST I (SUPERVISORY)In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies within the Health Care Agency.
THE AGENCYThe County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe department is seeking to fill one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and one (1) Public Health Nutritionist I within the CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:- Supervisory Duties:
- Monitor clinic flow and staff assignments to maintain efficient program operations.
- Maintain work environment where cooperation and teamwork can occur.
- Promote and encourage staff development and skills enhancement.
- Resolve staff and client conflicts and conduct corrective action plan as necessary.
- Provide input to Program Support Staff on clinic operations and needs.
- Enforce WIC Program rules and regulations.
- Provide back up for paraprofessional roles as needed.
- Maintain and ensure secure delivery of negotiable instruments (food instruments and Farmers Market Coupons).
- Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) audits of staff to ensure efficiency and compliance to State mandates.
- Review the work of staff for accuracy.
- Develop and present performance evaluations to staff.
- Verify time sheets and mileage reimbursement claims of staff.
- Conduct staff meetings.
- Assist in mentoring Dietetic Interns.
- Client Services:
- Determine nutritional risk of participants for certification.
- Provide individual nutrition counseling for low risk and high risk contacts as defined by the State.
- Oversee services to WIC and CFHL participants/recipients such as nutrition education classes, issuance of food benefits, referrals, etc.
- Community Services:
- Implement and assist in developing population-based community interventions to guide individual clients to choose healthier diets.
- Ensure all aspects of education are culturally competent and literacy appropriate.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities, projects and programs in order to meet defined public health measures.
- Monitor nutrition policies, procedures, protocols and quality improvement systems to assure consistency, effectiveness and compliance.
- Other Administrative Duties:
- Maintain inventory of assets.
- Assist with surveys to determine nutrition needs and problems of participants.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Participate in professional workshops and other trainings to update nutrition knowledge, administrative skills, and to comply with the County/State program mandates.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Eligible, with supervisory experience and two (2) or more years of experience working in a Women, Infants and Children program type of setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Public Health Nutritionist I (Supervisory) classification.
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