What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritional Educator #1656 - WIC - Health Services Division position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, certifies eligibility and provides nutritional education and counseling to participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Community Nutrition Program with emphasis on good nutrition and healthy eating habits to improve or maintain overall health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Work requires a high volume of case load work and meeting stringent timelines. Work requires limited physical effort primarily involves sitting and typing for extended periods of time. Minimal standing, walking, and lifting. May deliver presentations for group classes.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours of human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology or counseling. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in educating individuals on nutritional needs?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with the WIC program in any capacity?
If you indicated you have direct work experience with the WIC Program, please tell us in detail about your work experience within the WIC program.
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Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule for community events or sites during non-traditional work hours?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to deliver one on one dietary counseling?
Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position. Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, certifies eligibility and provides nutritional education and counseling to participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Community Nutrition Program with emphasis on good nutrition and healthy eating habits to improve or maintain overall health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Work requires a high volume of case load work and meeting stringent timelines. Work requires limited physical effort primarily involves sitting and typing for extended periods of time. Minimal standing, walking, and lifting. May deliver presentations for group classes.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field with a minimum of six (6) semester-hours of coursework in nutrition, three (3) semester hours of human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester-hours in education, psychology or counseling. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in educating individuals on nutritional needs?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with the WIC program in any capacity?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have direct work experience with the WIC Program, please tell us in detail about your work experience within the WIC program.
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Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule for community events or sites during non-traditional work hours?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to deliver one on one dietary counseling?
- Yes
- No
Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position. Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
