Nutrition Services Specialist

DescriptionEssential Functions : Assesses and counsel clients regarding nutrition needsPrepares training materials and instructs clients in nutrition principles, diet, food selection and economicsExamples of DutiesExamples of Work : UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONMaintains records and filesPrepares reports and correspondence, completes special projects, and maintains records and filesParticipates in clinic operations by interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of clients, and certifies clients for participation in nutrition programsRecords diets, histories and related personal information of clients in medical recordsDevelops, obtains, and distributes nutrition and education materialsCounsel clients in nutrition principles, diets, food selection and economics for adaptation to lifestylesPrepares and conducts nutrition education lectures and classes for clients and other groupsParticipates in training sessions and consultations with professional and support personnel concerning basic nutrition, therapeutic diets, and program servicesProvides instruction to clerical personnelPerforms related workMinimum RequirementsPhysical Requirement & Working Conditions : Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workMinimum Requirements : Bachelor's degreeDieteticsNutritionRelated fieldOther Minimums : GENERALMust provide one's own source of transportationCompletion of a pre-professional experience program accredited / approved by the American Dietetic AssociationMust be eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration at time of applicationMust wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHAMust work a varied scheduleCHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION TEAMMust be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignmentSpecial Requirements : Must be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration within one year of employmentMust be licensed as a Dietitian or certified as a Nutritionist by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists within one year of employmentDiabetes Prevention and Education Program : In accordance with KRS 309.325 to 309.339, dietitians performing diabetes education must be a Licensed Diabetes Educator or be eligible for licensure within six months of date of employmentWomen Infants and Children (WIC) : Must be a certified lactation counselor or specialist or obtain within six months of employmentSupplemental InformationThis full-time position includes Call-out and On-Call compensation.