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To apply send resume, cover letter, and a completed application to:

 

Email: jdonnini@bedhd.org

 

Or Fax: 517-543-2656

 

Or Mail:
Barry-Eaton District Health Department
Attn: Personnel
1033 Health Care Drive
Charlotte, MI 48813

 

DIVISION/SECTION: TITLE: FTE: LOCATION:  UNION AFFILIATION: SALARY:

PERSONAL HEALTH REGISTERED DIETICIAN REGULAR PART TIME (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK) BARRY OFFICE (HASTINGS) UNION POSITION $19.77 - $25.42

 

 

 

 

Barry-Eaton District Health Department is seeking a part-time Registered Dietician to work the WIC program.  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics with at least one year of professional experience and registration as a Dietitian by the American Dietetics Association is required.  Please send resume and cover letter to: Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 1033 Health Care Dr., Charlotte, MI  48813 Attn: Personnel, or by email to: jdonnini@bedhd.org.  EOE

 

Under general supervision, develops and implements the nutrition assessment and education component of clinical programs or develops and implements nutrition programming for other Health Department programs.  Acts as case manager for clients who are nutritionally high risk for MSS/ISS and /or WIC programs.  Completes needs assessments for clients and develops nutrition care plans. May serve as leader for a designated program area such as WIC.
 

Essential Functions

1. Conducts nutritional assessments and provides nutritional education services to participants of the WIC and/or Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services (MSS/ISS) programs and other clients of the District. Screens prospective clients for program eligibility.  Evaluates client data, assesses nutritional status, and implements nutritional therapy and counseling.
2. Educates and counsels high-risk clients on the application of principle of nutrition taking into consideration medical and nutritional needs, cultural and personal preferences, finances and client’s goals. Prepares nutrition care plans for those receiving counseling.  Monitors and follows-up on all medically high-risk clients.
3. Conducts home visits to assess the growth and development of infants.  Provides developmental screening tool to aid the parent in ensuring the child is reaching developmental milestones.
4. Makes referrals to community agencies.  Communicates with physicians, public health nurses and other public health organizations regarding referrals and client follow-up.
5. Discusses clients’ nutritional care and instruction with other staff involved in client care.  Coordinates the integration of nutritional services into other program areas.  Serves as nutrition resource person for all staff members compiling information including pamphlets, booklets, articles and other resources for use in nutrition programs.
6. As leader for a designated program area, assists in the planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating of services to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the District as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.  Updates other staff on program changes.
7. As lactation educator, provides breastfeeding education to individuals and groups in prenatal classes.  Provides support and assists with breastfeeding issues after the child is born.
8. Consults with local and state health officials on matters of mutual interest.  Reviews and implements necessary changes for designated program areas.  Represents the District on issues related to nutrition.
9. Serves as nutritional consultant to the food service programs of jails in the District, assisting in menu planning and giving recommendations to menus in order to meet State requirements.
    

Other Functions

1. Maintains client and employee confidentiality as required by policy and law.
2. In time of public emergency, may be required to report for assigned duties inside or outside of the BEDHD.
    

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks.  (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

 

Employment Qualifications

 

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

 

Experience: One year of professional experience as a Dietitian.  Experience in infant and maternal health preferred.
 

Other Requirements: 

• Registration as a Dietitian by the American Dietetics Association.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and a vehicle for business use or other ability to travel to client homes and/or other worksites throughout the District.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data, create basic documents or charts.  Ability to problem solve basic hardware and software problems.  Ability to perform basic computer functions such as logging on and off, changing passwords, opening a program and related operations.  Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products and what they are used for.  Ability to easily adapt to new programs.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.  The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
 

Physical Requirements:  [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description.  These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk over a variety of terrain.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Must have corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Ability to use office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, fax and copier.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a variety of settings including office, out-of-doors, in regulated and unregulated facilities, client homes and driving environments.
• Some work is performed in varying temperatures and humidity.
• Regular contact with other staff and the public including those resistant to public health interventions.
   

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