Health Educator​/Nutritionist

Health Educator/Nutritionist

Pay Grade: H

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where You Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Come join our team! As a Health Educator/Nutritionist with the North Central Health District's WIC program, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Under supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community issues.
• Provide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high-risk criteria.
• Work with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interview technique.
• Record proper SOAP documentation within the participant's electronic medical records.
• Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.
• Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women.
• Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
• Maintain professional standards with updated training that will include travel and may require overnight stay.
• Ensure breastfeeding is promoted.
• Share nutritional education resources and information.
• Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform additional professional duties as assigned.

This full-time Health Educator/Nutritionist position supports WIC clients across multiple locations, providing a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in multiple communities throughout the district. The position is based at the Felton Homes WIC office in Macon, GA on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays; the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, GA on Tuesdays; and the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, GA on Wednesdays.

This schedule offers the opportunity to build relationships with diverse populations while supporting the health and well-being of families.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition…