The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Public Health Nutritionist. This position reports directly to the WIC/BBO-C Coordinator. Ideal candidates have excellent communication skills, is detail oriented, organized and possesses an interest in improving the health in our community.

Responsibilities

• Provides and evaluates nutrition needs and services of maternal, infant and child clients within the Community Health and Prevention division.
• Determines food package prescriptions based on assessment of client health and dietary status.
• Identifies individuals with high-risk medical and nutritional needs and initiates appropriate referrals and interventions within program guidelines.
• Supports efficient, client-centered clinic operations through timely completion of nutrition counseling and charting.
• Coordinates nutrition interventions, including breastfeeding support, tailored to WIC participants' needs.
• Educates clients on dietary risk factors related to health promotion and disease prevention.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to complete daily activities, including charting, benefit issuance and EMR documentation.
• Implements outreach activities and participates in WIC initiatives, including late clinics, off-site and popup events.
• Provides appropriate, unbiased referrals to community agencies and internal programs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nutrition program. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight college-level Health Sciences courses may be considered.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license.
• Minimum one year of experience in public health or community nutrition preferred.
• Ability to deliver nutrition education in a culturally responsive manner.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish or English/Arabic, preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve, be flexible and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Requires successful completion of training programs approved by the WIC program.
• Requires late clinic hours until 7pm, 2 times per month and may require some off-site clinics.

Benefits Package

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
• Term Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
• Annual Paid Time Off- starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• This is an AFSCME Bargaining Unit position

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In Person

*If desired, paper applications are available upon request at the DeKalb County Health Department front desk.