Public Health Registered Dietitian

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Registered Dietitian

SALARY:

$56,486.73 - $73,060.87

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

10/24/2024

Closing Date:

11/08/2024 12:00 a.m.

This position is located within the WIC Program of the Health Department.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists in the planning and implementation of programs and activities to strengthen and enhance the nutrition programs and activities of the Macomb County Health Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the nutrition component of a public health nutrition program or initiative, including the WIC program.
Develops and/or implements nutritional plan of care based upon nutritional assessment and available resources.
Participates in the development of program goals and objectives.
Teaches, consults and acts as a nutrition resource person to individuals, families, community groups, health care professionals, and the Department.
Documents appropriate data, activities and outcomes and maintains related records.
Provides client centered nutrition counseling and education services to clients,  individually or in groups.
Provides client-centered education and referrals to clients and families relative to breastfeeding, immunizations, parenting, health care, prenatal care, safety, substance use, communicable diseases, environmental health, and other subjects as needed by client.
Refers clients to health and social services within the community.
Coordinates client nutrition care with other health care professionals.
Compiles and maintains program data and prepares statistical reports as assigned.

Resolves client complaints and make decisions regarding client services.
Assists with the orientation and training of staff.
Assists in providing training, education and evaluation experience for students and interns enrolled in health-related programs.
Provides direct outreach services at community site locations as needed.

Develops and documents individual high-risk nutrition care plans.

Prescribes tailored food packages for individuals.

Approves Class III formulas (enteral products that are medically prescribed and specifically formulated to provide nutritional support for individuals when the use of conventional foods is precluded, restricted, or inadequate).

Performs quality assurance and improvement activities related to the nutritional care of high-risk participants.

Evaluates nutrition education materials used in community and by program staff.
Assists in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, public health nutrition program evaluation, and accreditation activities.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelors in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Masters in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university

• Previous experience working in a public health and/or an outpatient nutrition setting

Required Licenses or Certifications 

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

• Possession of a current certification as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Current science of human nutrition as it relates to the eating behavior of individuals and families

• Unique nutritional needs and recommendations for the maternal child health population, including breastfeeding, infant feeding, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, and early childhood nutrition

• Cultural food patterns and preferences

• Health equity principles and the impact of social determinants of health on low-income families

• HIPAA and other laws or County policies for maintaining record confidentiality

Skill in: