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Form of workThe County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director with the Department of Public Health Nutrition Division.
The incumbent will oversee the implementation, coordination, promotion, and evaluation of specialized Public Health programs and projects within the Nutrition Division. The position entails further developing and implementing basic instructional programs in Nutrition and Health Promotion and oversight of non-WIC nutrition programs (i.e. Nutrition Education & Obesity Prevention program, jail inspections, and other dietitian services).
What we are looking for in candidates:
- Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics
- Registered Dietitian/or eligible for registration required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating with community partners, the public, and colleagues
- Experience coordinating activities for multiple projects, facilitating training and presentations
- Experience with Microsoft applications
Define immediate and long-range goals and objectives of federal/state funded programs or the branch programs in RUHS-PH.
Establish and revise program policies and procedures according to program guidelines/ regulations.
Prepare grant applications and monitor grant compliance.
Prepare and monitor budgets for the RCCFC federal/state funded programs or the branch programs in RUHS-PH.
Conduct on-going assessment of community needs; monitor and evaluate programs.
Attend state, regional, and local meetings/conferences.
Coordinate and collaborate with other public and private agencies providing services to Riverside County residents and their families.
Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program quality assurance (QA) activities.
Assist in determining the need of staff education and in-service training.
Prepare and supervise the preparation of reports, articles, press releases for RUHS-PH programs.
Monitor legislation to determine impact on the branch programs in RUHS-PH.
Interview, select, assign, direct, train, evaluate and discipline staff.
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, preferably with a major in social work, psychology, Public Health, biological science, health science, nursing, education, health education, nutrition, public, business administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years of managerial and/or supervisory experience in a Public Health or social services program.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social work, psychology, Public Health, biological science, health science, nursing, education, health education, nutrition, dietetics, public or business administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Three years of managerial and/or supervisory experience in a Public Health or social services program.
BOTH OPTIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, preferably with a major in social work, psychology, Public Health, biological science, health science, nursing, education, health education, nutrition, public, business administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years of managerial and/or supervisory experience in a Public Health or social services program.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social work, psychology, Public Health, biological science, health science, nursing, education, health education, nutrition, dietetics, public or business administration, or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Three years of managerial and/or supervisory experience in a Public Health or social services program.
BOTH OPTIONS
License/certification: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian as issued by the American Dietetic Association or registration eligible and a valid driver's license
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of Public Health programs, health administration, or social services; basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of Public Health, maternal child and adolescent health, nutrition services, health education, disease control, or social services; sociological and economic characteristics of the community; community resources available for assistance in Public Health or social services programs; proper English construction and grammar; functions and service of state and federal health agencies and voluntary health or social services agencies; cultural and ethnic values, customs and traditions of county populations (target groups).
Ability to: Plan, organize, develop, administer, and evaluate the work of staff in a Public Health or social services program; prepare and monitor budgets; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; speak and write effectively, including preparation of clear and concise reports; demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work in complex situations, and knowledgeable about local community resources that provide services to children.
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :
alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562Employment Type: Regular
