Nutrition Education Specialist - Health and Human Services (0726)

About the Department

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty providing food and nutrition services to individuals and families through public health programs; performs related work as assigned.

Note: This position is 24-28 hours per week and is grant funded through the Women, Infants, and Children's (WIC) Program and is contingent upon grant funding.

Position Duties

(Illustrative Only)
• Uses established guidelines to determine eligibility for public health nutrition programs
• Educates clients on nutrition and breast feeding
• Obtains and evaluates dietary intake and lab results
• Evaluates families for health care, economic, and social needs
• Provides health/nutrition referrals by tracking, providing care plan and outreach
• Conducts group and individual nutrition education
• Maintains documentation of forms to meet federal, state and local regulations

Essential functions include but are not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; repetitive motion (hand/wrist and elbow/shoulder); vision acuity near for computer work and hearing and speech for ordinary conversation. Environmental factors include exposure to bleach and Cavicide for cleaning and sterilization and exposure to blood samples.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with nutrition experience, education, and training; OR, any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous nutrition or health-related job experience is desirable
The ability to speak Spanish is preferred

The ideal candidate has excellent organization skills, shows attention to detail and accuracy, has basic knowledge of the WIC program, enjoys working with families with young children, is a dedicated team member, is willing to learn and develop new skills, has good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive. 

Other Qualifications

Working knowledge of:

- Major nutrients, their functions and food sources

Skill in:

- Lab work consisting of hemoglobin, height and weight

- Data entry

Ability to:

- Maintain records and charts and prepare reports

- Take and calculate weights and measures

- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

- Follow written and verbal instructions

- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
 

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage
 

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

 

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCoconino CountyAddress 219 E Cherry Ave

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001 Phone928-679-7100
Website http://www.coconino.az.gov