What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Specialist (FHS/035) position at Will County Health Department?
WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (WWW.WILLCOUNTHEALTH.ORG)
POSITION: Nutrition Specialist
DIVISION: Family Health Services
Under the supervision of the Division Director through immediate supervisors; plans, organizes and evaluates nutrition component of Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Conducts group education, health assessments and certifies clients eligible for WIC. Performs hemoglobin screenings; assess needs for health and social services; develops an individual care plan in conjunction with clients; periodic assessments, follow-up, and referral activities. Schedule calls for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Wednesday hours 10:30am-6:30pm. Must be flexible to work at satellite clinics and hours as assigned, including evenings.
BENEFITS: Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, and Public Health Nutrition.
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility.
DESIRED: Bilingual in Spanish, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.70 - $35.77 per hour
Expected hours: 37.50 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $36
