Nutrition Site Supervisor

SALARY
$44.20 - $53.19
$91,938.08 - $110,624.80

Are you passionate about nutrition and helping others live healthier lives? The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Site Supervisor to lead daily operations at one of our community nutrition sites.

We are accepting applications to fill one (1) Full-Time Nutrition Site Supervisor position within the Nutrition Services Program in Santa Barbara.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help, and *1414 vacancies for Nutrition Site Supervisorin Santa Barbara County.

*Civil Service Rule 1414. Appointment to Fill Vacancy During Leave of Absence.1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. 

Please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify for this position, pass the required selection steps and are in the area of selection, then your name may be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.

Please note: Incumbents will be required to travel within the County and outside the County.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.  

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity 
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

POSITION: Under general direction, provides professional nutrition services to County Health Department program clients; supervises the Registered Dietitians and nutrition function of a program or clinic; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  Incumbents in this class are responsible for providing nutrition services to individuals and/or families, in addition to supervising the activities of other professional and paraprofessional staff in an assigned program or clinic.  Duties involve the full scope of a Registered Dietitian.  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Experience working in a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. 
• Supervisory experience, preferably in a health setting.  
• Experience working in a community-based health organization, preferably in a Public Health setting. 
• Experience working with diverse populations. 
• Excellent communication skills.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

Nutrition Services Program:

The Nutrition Site Supervisor is a member of the Nutrition Services team within the County Health department. The Nutrition Site Supervisor assists in programmatic projects at a county-wide level for Nutrition Services participants and community partners. Core activities include collaborating with community partners to reach shared nutrition and physical activity goals, such as active transportation, school wellness policies, and Parks Rx initiatives, as well as providing direct education and outreach to healthcare providers and community members on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, breast feeding, and WIC. The Nutrition Site Supervisor will develop and conduct staff trainings.

Nutrition Services Mission Statement: The mission of Nutrition Services is to provide quality nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding education and support to the members of the Santa Barbara County community. Our goal is to promote optimal health in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. 

To learn more about this program, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4259/Nutrition-Services

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• Supervises and monitors the performance of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical support staff involved in providing direct client services, such as eligibility determination, issuance of food vouchers, standard nutrition education and counseling, and referral of high-risk clients.
• Monitors and evaluates clinic performance and staffing needs to assure operational efficiency and service effectiveness; conducts chart reviews; responds to and resolves complex issues referred by staff; assists with interviews and staff selection; assigns work to staff; conducts staff meetings; identifies the need for and provides training; conducts employee performance evaluations; recommends and takes disciplinary action as required.
• Covers the responsibilities of one of the functional positions in the WIC program per State WIC policies and procedures. Functional positions include, but are not limited to nutrition education coordinator, breastfeeding coordinator, WIC MIS contact, FMNP Coordinator, Outreach coordinator, training coordinator, Local Vendor Liaison.
• Assists the Public Health Program Manager in developing program procedures and with staff development activities; may assist in reviewing the menus for County jails and other detention facilities.
• Provides direct client services, for WIC, Health Care Centers, and other Public Health Programs, including assessing a client's nutritional and health care status and needs; developing nutritional plans for medically high-risk clients and performing dietary/nutritional counseling; and referring clients to appropriate agencies or medical providers.        
• Coordinates programs and services with other departments and agencies; and assists supervisor with administrative functions.

Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition and dietetics AND possession of a dietitian registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; AND:

• Two (2) years of professional nutrition experience that included experience providing nutritional counseling; OR,
• Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Registered Dietitian with Santa Barbara County; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications: 

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
• Incumbents must be willing to travel to various clinic sites, and may be required to work evenings and weekends. 
• Bilingual skills may be required for some positions.

Knowledge of:  human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease; current trends and issues in public health nutrition; methods of nutrition and dietary assessments and developing a care plan; comparative costs of foods in relation to their nutritional value; the nutritional habits or cultural needs of program participants; community resources and services; counseling techniques; educational methods appropriate for adults and adolescents; standard English grammar and usage; standard office software, laws and regulations governing public health nutrition programs, specifically WIC policies, work of other social and health agencies, as well as functions of other professions related to nutrition, laws and regulations regarding MNT and nutrition appointments per CPSP, FQHC, Medi-Cal and Medicare

Ability to: learn nutrition principles and practices during infancy, childhood, pregnancy, and breastfeeding; learn and apply the principles and practices of supervision; interpret and apply WIC program rules and regulations; analyze diets for nutritional adequacy; establish rapport with and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds; prepare and maintain client records and reports; monitor and direct the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical support staff; organize and prioritize work assignments for self and subordinate staff; identify operational problems and implement or recommend improvements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, staff, and the general public; prepare reports; maintain client confidentiality; work independently.

Desirable Qualifications:  Previous experience as a Nutritionist in a Women, Infants, and Children program and supervisory experience are highly desirable.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. 
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution. 

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. 

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (“County Health”) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will also be subject to a post-offer medical examination. Appointee must satisfactorily complete a (12) twelve-month probationary period.

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.  

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT 

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.  

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 05/07/25 by 4:59 PM (PST); Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. 

Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead
 County Health, phdrecruiter@sbcphd.org

Salary : $91,938 - $110,625