Dietitian I$59,749 - $72,818

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for a qualified Dietitian to join the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in the Public Health Branch. We have unique opportunities for you to learn, grow, and advance in the nutrition field. We highly value our employees, as we believe they are our most important asset. Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, friendly collaboration, professional support, and career development. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling (Monday through Friday, half days on Friday), and more!

Our goal is to empower our team members. We aim for the best possible outcomes and professional satisfaction. We provide superior training and specialty certification options to ensure your full potential to succeed and advance as a Dietitian working with a diverse multicultural participant population. Connect your passion with your career goals and help change the lives of our WIC participants!

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify and counsel WIC participants, including pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children under five years.• Breastfeeding education, counseling, and support for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.• Development and implementation of processes to sustain and improve work site performance.• Participation in Agency strategic planning to ensure that the Agency Work Plan is implemented, monitored, and reported

out as directed.• Assume an active role in promoting the nutrition aspects of programs, such as the Women, Infants, and Children Program,

Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention Program, and other County nutrition programs and projects.• Program quality assurance.• Assist Dietitian II in supervising the training of nutrition education and breastfeeding counseling and support for the

paraprofessional staff.• Supervisory responsibilities such as assisting the Dietitian II with creating the weekly staff schedule, assisting in conducting

performance appraisals, staff training, communicate policy and procedure updates, and assist with office operations.

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Required QualificationsCandidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition,or a related area

• Completion of the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited Didactic Program inDietetics

• Completion of an Accredited Dietetic Internship Program or Accredited Coordinated Program, and become registeredwithin 12 months of hire

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticswithin 12 months of hire

• Maintenance of the Registered Dietitian level throughout employment in this classification with Tulare County

Conditions of Employment• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Candidates selected will be required to

pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Somejob classes may also require a physical exam.

Student Loan Forgiveness• This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only

student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information youare encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

If you are seeking an innovative, supportive, and satisfying work environment, please apply at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tulare

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