Nutritionist Full Time #031

Are you seeking a wonderfully challenging role in an organization with enticing compensation and great benefits? If so, consider an opportunity with McHenry County. McHenry County is a great place to live, work and explore. We are the sixth-largest County in Illinois with a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. We provide exceptional service to our residents, all while cultivating a sense of purpose in our work. We also take care of our employees by prioritizing their overall health through our investment in a wellness program and commitment to mental health. We hold firm to the belief that our employees should derive genuine pride from their contributions, fostering a culture of mutual respect within our collaborative workspace. Full-time employees enjoy a pension which provides guaranteed, monthly income for life. Additionally, you can enjoy the peace of job security working in the public sector since we aren't affected by market fluctuations. Join us in our mission to continue delivering excellence and shaping a better future for McHenry County and its residents.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, requires clinic work with scheduled hours between 7am-7pm.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing nutrition counseling and education, promoting breastfeeding, performing WIC certifications, prescribing food packages; and Issuing EBT benefits for WIC participants.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Provides appropriate individual and group nutrition counseling in accordance with WIC guidelines
• Assists participants in determining nutrition goals to achieve before their next visit
• Documents participant notes in WIC MIS (IWIC) to ensure continuity of care as outlined in WIC policy
• Performs anthropometric and lab procedures according to WIC guidelines and records findings
• Assigns risk factors and WIC food packages accordingly
• Prepares lesson plans and provides innovative nutrition education
• Plans and provides nutrition literature to reinforce education provided
• Follows WIC procedures in providing medically prescribed formulas
• Willingness to work at any WIC locations within the county
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or
• an Illinois Registered Nurse or Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics with 20 hours emphasis in Nutrition.
• Safe driving record with valid and current Illinois driver's license.

All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the COVID vaccination series as determined by the CDC, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.