PT Nutritionist III​/Registered Dietician- Remote position

Overview

Location:
Hall County Health Department (Hybrid/Remote)

Work Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 – 5:00 PM, Tuesday 08:00-7:00 PM, Friday 08:00-12:00 PM;
With additional hours available for up to 28 hours a week.

Recruitment:
This position is open to all qualified applicants

Pay Grade: J

Requisition:

All WIC positions are subject to travel with the District as needed

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding information and support, nutritious foods and referrals to health and other social services at no charge to Georgia families that qualify.

District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

The mission of public health is to promote and protect the health of people in Georgia wherever they live, work and play. We embrace this mission by serving individuals, families, and communities to improve their health and enhance their quality of life.

Come join the team that’s changing the face of public health. We are improving the health of Georgia one community at a time. We are focused on understanding community health challenges and developing smart solutions that allow us to make an impact in our community. We are a team of intelligent and committed individuals who are passionate about public health and serving northeast Georgia.

If you want to make a difference in public health, you should join our team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance

The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides nutrition services and counseling to WIC participants, with a focus on high-risk clients including prenatal and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. This position supports healthy outcomes through individualized nutrition assessment, education, and goal setting using Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide follow-up counseling for high-risk WIC participants.
• Use Motivational Interviewing to guide behavior change and support participants in setting realistic, achievable goals.
• Document all services in the GA-WIC MIS system using the SOAP format.
• Review Requests for Medical Formula (RMF) and ensure appropriate formula issuance; coordinate with healthcare providers when additional information or clarification is needed.
• Assign and issue WIC food benefits; provide referrals to community and health resources as appropriate.
• Conduct low-risk nutrition education sessions and assist with remote WIC services such as certifications and mid-certifications as needed.
• Promote and support breastfeeding through participant counseling, education, and positive communication.
• Optionally, contribute to district-wide nutrition education initiatives, including the development of quarterly staff training materials.

• Up to five (5) days of orientation and training required at the District Office in Gainesville, GA.
• Computer and cell phone provided.
• Must have reliable internet access and Verizon cell service.

Dietitian/Nutritionist: 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 AND Three years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP
021) or position equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with the WIC Program
• Bilingual: fluent in writing and speaking Spanish
• Ability to work independently and…