The Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) have received funding to implement an initiative which focuses on primary prevention by utilizing a whole person/family approach and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). The initiative includes multi-disciplinary Case Management and Care Coordination teams responsive to community referrals to provide care coordination and case management services to address social determinants of health, address social needs, improve health behaviors and health outcomes, improve health equity, and reduce health disparities, reduce preventable hospital stays, and prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect.

 

The Nutritionist II is an in-home and community-based based position. This position will plan, develop, and implement nutrition education services, including nutrition and breastfeeding support. The Nutritionist II will provide nutrition counseling and education, complete nutrition assessments, and provide nutrition instructions to patients. The position will work collaboratively with Cumberland County WIC staff to assure access to WIC services.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition

or
graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience

Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience

or
a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience

 

Administering the Class-Candidates should provide documentation of registration status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration; provide university or college transcripts or CADE verification statement.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition. 
• Considerable knowledge and skill in nutrition and dietary assessment techniques (anthropometrics, biochemical, clinical and dietary), and in interpretation of data.  
• Knowledge on interrelationships between health and social service programs, and of appropriate community resources for referral of clients.   
• Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.  
• Skill in writing clear concise entries using the protocol for progress notes in clients’ health/medical records, and the ability to interview and provide appropriate counseling. 
• Ability to understand an individual’s socio-economic status and lifestyles with respect for individual differences. 
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality standards of nutrition care using current standards of practice. 
• Ability to organize and manage time and resources.
• Ability to make accurate observations and report changes accurately, to remain calm and function appropriately and efficiently in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions, and to be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.