Nutritionist Team Lead Position Available In Lafayette, Mississippi

Nutritionist Team Lead

Salary
$47,425.15•$80,919.16 Annually
Location 36•LAFAYETTE

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9210-0385-20250515la
Department
0385•MH-NORTH

MS REGIONAL CENTER

Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$47,425.15
Agency Maximum Salary
$80,919.16
About the Agency
The North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford has provided comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1973. The Center is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and is certified for Medicaid participation. The North Mississippi Regional Center’s service area includes the northern 32 counties of Mississippi. The main campus is located in Oxford, where residential and active treatment services are provided by qualified staff from a variety of disciplines. Individuals are served through the Center’s other ICF/IID community homes across north Mississippi. NMRC further assists over 1,000 people through other community services and supports. These services include Support Coordination for the ID/DD Waiver and Targeted Case Management for the Community Support Program. Additional NMRC Community Services are the Community Enrichment Programs (CEPS) and the Technology Assistive Device (TAD) Center. The NMRC Diagnostic Services Department is another NMRC community program that provides assessments and evaluations by qualified staff members in a clinical setting for determining eligibility for

NMRC ICF/IID

level of care, ID/DD Waiver or 1915i program. Dr. Larry Grantham served as the first Director of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 1972 until 1975. Dr. Randy Hendrix served from 1975 until October 1986, when he was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health•a post he held until his retirement in 2007. Dr. Carole Haney was the third Director of the facility, serving from 1986 until her retirement in June 2007, and Dr. Sandy Rogers served from 2007 until 2011. Dr. Edith M. Hayles was appointed as the current Director on October 1, 2011. The North Mississippi Regional Center is one of the programs operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, offering a continuum of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The current Executive Director of Mental Health is Ms. Wendy D. Bailey, and the Deputy Executive Director of State Operated Programs is Mr. Craig Kittrell.

Contact Information:

Jacova Jenkins, HR Manager jjenkins@nmrc.ms.gov
About the Position
Supervisory-level Nutritionist accountable for professional level work in planning, adaptation, and implementation of the nutritional components of general or specialized public health programs; evaluating nutrition program services; or resource development and training in a district health office, or in a specialized public health program. Accountable for the creation of individual meal plans and oversight of food preparation. Counsels clients on how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent or manage health issues related to nutrition. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.
What you’ll need to be Successful
Requires a blend of technical skills in nutrition and leadership qualities to effectively guide and manage a team. This involves honing excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Fostering the skill to delegate tasks appropriately and provide constructive feedback is also crucial for team success. Additionally, a deep understanding of nutrition principles is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years of experience as a Nutritionist.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm

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