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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Nutritionist - Clarke

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43K/yr - $43K/yr

NEOGOV is associated with the Georgia Department of Public Health, which is dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles. The Nutritionist role involves providing clinical coverage, conducting nutritional programs, and offering health education to promote family health and obesity control.

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Responsibilities

Provides initial WIC assessment for WIC client and develops nutrition care plans with client-centered goals and monitors client’s progress towards those goals

Provide medical nutrition therapy as per referral

Provide nutrition classes for clients

Coordinate client services and referrals with appropriate agencies

Participate in case plan reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings

Develop and/or approve nutrition education materials

Provides initial counseling to all high-risk participants

Providing health education to mothers on topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, or parenting skills

Monitoring children’s growth rates and development over time, referring them to specialists when necessary

Providing nutrition education to pregnant women and new mothers, including breastfeeding support and advice on infant formula use

Conducting food surveys to determine local community needs for meals and snacks served in schools, shelters, and afterschool programs

Providing individualized nutrition counseling to clients who need help losing weight, lowering cholesterol levels, or managing other health concerns

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in nutritionVerification statement from AcademyNutritional assessmentHealth educationBreastfeeding educationClient counselingPublic health experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Copy of the Verification Statement and Transcripts must be submitted with the application