Job Description

Posting number: 575-OC

Department: Watonwan County Human Services

Job classification: Nutrition Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Social Services, Human Services

Summary

This position is currently open for Watonwan County salary range $32.25 - $43.25 per hour.

Merit System Classification:

Primary responsibilities include promoting the health and nutrition program for women, infants and children; and to determine program participant eligibility, provide nutrition and health counseling and education to clients of the program as well as persons in the community.

Examples of duties

Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties

• Determines initial and ongoing eligibility for assigned health program area according to federal, state, and local policies.
• Provides high-risk counseling and follow-up to program participants with nutritional needs.
• Gathers health statistics required according to program criteria.
• Assesses diet and medical history for conditions that may affect nutritional status.
• Provides health and nutrition education and counseling to program participants.
• Refers program participants to appropriate health and social service resources.
• Promotes program through newsletter and outreach activities to insure all potentially eligible participants are aware of the program.
• Composes/revises annual Nutrition Education Plan. Develops and implements evaluation procedure for monitoring the effectiveness of the nutrition education program.
• Attends nutrition education conferences.
• Provides in-service training to staff.
• Develops community support and participation and commitment in Nutrition Education Programs.
• Assists with clinic set-up and clean up.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MN Merit System Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field: or current licensure as a registered nurse.

Supplemental information

The screening process will consist of an evaluation and rating of education and experience based on the information you provide in your application. Please provide your complete relevant work history including dates of employment, positions held, responsibilities/duties performed and education. Please be thorough in listing this information as this will be used to determine your score.

Once your application has been submitted, changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or contact information, please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.

Apply by clicking on the "Apply" button on the top of this posting if you meet the qualfications of Nutrition Coordinator.

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer