Benton County Health Services is currently seeking a Temporary Registered Dietitian / WIC Coordinator to join the team.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, and under the guidance of the Public Health Nurse Program Manager, administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, including planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations; provide nutrition assessments, intervention and education to individuals and families, including high-risk counseling; develop individual care plans based on nutritional assessments; issue food package benefits; plan and coordinate WIC specific education initiatives; breastfeeding promotion and support training and service evaluation; schedule, organize, and assign work to program staff; and conduct clinical and community level outreach.
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Please note:-
This is an on-call position not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:-
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or a related health science field; AND
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1 year of related health services experience; AND
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Registered Dietitian Licensure required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements:-
Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
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Knowledge of WIC program administration.
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Commitment to racial equity and social justice, and knowledge of how social determinants impact health.
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
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Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner.
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Ability to Interpret and communicate State and Federal rules regulations and procedures.
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Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
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Detail oriented, highly organized, and prioritize work effectively.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to participate in problem-solving.
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Ability to update and draft policy, as necessary.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships based on trust with employees, clients, community partners, and community.
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Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
The Ideal Candidate-
Bilingual Spanish English preferred.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Sara Harstein, Public Health Director
Benton County Health Services
Telephone: (541) 766-6250
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply-
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
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Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
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Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply-
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
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Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information-
This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
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This position is limited to working 1040 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st - June 30)
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This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
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Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
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Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cardswebpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at 541-766-6081.
