Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian (Remote, Part-Time)

Description When it comes to finding a new job, many job seekers focus only on the salary. Here at Pinal County, we believe there is much more to consider. One of the biggest advantages of working for Pinal County is the value of our opportunities and how they can positively affect your life and future. Simply put, we prioritize people. When we take good care of our employees, they take good care of our citizens. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance through paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and don't forget paid sabbaticals every five years. We invest in your well-being with affordable healthcare plans and monthly wellness events. We secure your future with highly sought-after retirement plans. We invest in you every day. Pinal County offers a rewarding experience and meaningful work. Find your purpose here in Pinal County and help us make a difference in our community. 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

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• 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

Provide client services for the Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP), including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, nutritional/breastfeeding counseling, education and training, work with high-risk clients, and help with complex nutrition/breastfeeding problems under basic supervision.

THIS IS A REMOTE, PART-TIME POSITION TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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 . Provide nutrition/breastfeeding counseling for low income, pregnant, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children. Manage high risk counseling cases and complex assessment and infant formula calculations, perform anthropometric and biochemical measurements, and approve specialty infant formulas. Counsel high risk individuals on complex health issues, including anemia, overweight/underweight, and wellness. Plan, develop, and teach classes on nutrition/breastfeeding, prenatal, and breastfeeding education. Provide training and education on breastfeeding practices and child and infant nutrition/breastfeeding issues. Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition/breastfeeding practices and provide referrals to other community service agencies as appropriate. Distribute educational, training, and procedural materials to clients. Provide outreach programs to explain the nature of PHSD programs and services to community groups and identify, evaluate, and report community needs. Perform work of a Nutrition Specialist as needed to meet workload demands. Assist with training and cross-training of Nutrition Specialists. Maintain case file records. Maintain valid Arizona State Driver's license. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or other nutrition related field. Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or credentialed as an RD within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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 light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, hear, speak, 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.