Nutrition Specialist, Senior - Grant Funded (Department Promotion Only)

Salary : $33,172.00 - $49,758.00 Annually
Location : Public Health Apache Junction Clinic 575 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction AZ 85119, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400093
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
Purpose. Reward. Balance.
Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful? If you're looking for something more rewarding that isn't based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.
Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!
Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Check out all of our benefit offerings:

• 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

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

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

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

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

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool 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

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.
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:
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.
Example of 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.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• 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:

• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.
• Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of Health Services is required.

Supplemental Information
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 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.
Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Public Health department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• 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

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

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

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

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

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool 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
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)