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Form of workAre you motivated by improving the well being of individuals and communities? Do you enjoy a diverse work environment with one-on-one educational interactions? Do you thrive in a role where effective communication is a crucial part of your success?
Davis County Health Department, WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Division is currently hiring for a full-time Registered Dietitian in Clearfield, Utah. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that helps families eat well, learn about nutrition, and create healthy lifestyles. The program provides healthy foods, individual nutrition counseling, group classes, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health agencies.
PAY RANGE:
$ 24.71 - $ 38.10/hour
*Salary based on qualifications and experience.
In addition to competitive pay and our collaborative and service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective day one
- Generous paid vacation (13 days annually) and sick leave (12 days annually)
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
- 401k match of 4%
- Full pension retirement paid by employer
- Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
- Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics.
Must be licensed as a Certified Dietitian by the State of Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Preference for related work experience in public health.
Preference for fluency in Spanish and English (fluency defined as proficiency level in both languages as evidenced by the ability to verbally interpret from English-to-Spanish and from Spanish-to-English, as well as the ability to translate written documents from English-to-Spanish and from Spanish-to-English).
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills for effective counseling and education. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal abilities, empathy and cultural competence for building rapport with diverse clients. The ideal candidate is team oriented and is committed to helping co-workers, the division and the department succeed.
Day to Day Duties
- Provides information on program services, instructions on proper use, and requirements to participants, nutrition needs, and preparation of nutritious meals.
- Measures height, weight, and head circumference of clients; takes blood samples for lab work.
- Evaluates physical data, medical, financial and nutritional history.
- Refers clients to appropriate community partners.
- Provides nutritional counseling and class instruction.
- Documents counseling and client progress towards goals.
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