Nutritional Educator WIC - Health Services Division

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.