What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITIONIST (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) position at Durham County?
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 elementary school-age students targeting a culturally diverse population through classroom lessons, hands-on culinary-based after-school programs, health fairs, taste tests, and school-wide promotions.
- 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.
- Work with schools and other groups to facilitate policy, systems and environmental (PSE) changes in schools, cafeterias, and community sites by building collaborative support for such changes that aim to make it easier for students to choose nutritious foods and be physically active.
- Develop and conduct ongoing program needs assessment and outcome evaluation.
- Plan and develop curriculum for use in elementary school programming.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
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 :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience working with elementary school student population
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 :
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.
Salary : $55,366 - $74,711
