Nutrition Specialist, Senior

What's your purpose? Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement! Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well! An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions

• Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans
• Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program•Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options Short-Term Disability•Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance•Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

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JOB SUMMARY

Assist Pinal County residents with access to Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, nutritional counseling, education and training, serve as lead worker and assist Nutrition Specialists with priority cases and complex client assessments, and provide services according to Public Health Services Department (PHSD) policies and procedures under basic supervision. Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description . Assist PHSD clients with information and services for a variety of Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Federal Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, and other nutritional counseling programs and support services and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies. Work with high priority and complicated client counseling cases and perform complex assessment and certification formula calculations. Monitor inventory of CHNP supplies and re-order supplies as needed and verify and report supplies inventory monthly. Interview clients, document income status and current living conditions, and determine eligibility for CHNP services. Evaluate clients' nutrition and health-related needs, discuss and document clients' eating habits, health history, and current medical condition, and work with client to develop personal goals and a nutrition care plan. Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition practices, provide educational material and personalized information on CHNP and PHSD programs, and refer clients to other service providers as needed. Assist clients in accessing other health care professionals, regional agencies, and community services programs. Monitor ongoing quality assurance activities on laboratory results and record keeping procedures. Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on program participation. Provide outreach programs to explain the nature of PHSD programs and services to community groups and identify, evaluate, and report community needs. Assist with training and cross-training of Nutrition Specialists. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of professional work experience in public health programs. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Nutrition or health related field. Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills. Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of Health Services is required. Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Knowledge of federal and state public health program regulations and requirements, including Arizona Department of Health Services procedures and standards, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other grant funded programs. Knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, and child development. Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public health clients. Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community resources, public health programs, and other public assistance programs for appropriate referrals. Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in providing effective client services including interviewing, teaching, counseling, and records management. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Skill in explaining state laws and County policies and procedures governing public health functions. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.