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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
Benefits
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Come join our team! As a Health Educator/Nutritionist with the North Central Health District's WIC program, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community issues.
- Provide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high-risk criteria.
- Work with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interview technique.
- Record proper SOAP documentation within the participant's electronic medical records.
- Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate.
- Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women.
- Screen applicants who may be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
- Maintain professional standards with updated training that will include travel and may require overnight stay.
- Ensure breastfeeding is promoted.
- Share nutritional education resources and information.
- Teach group nutrition education classes as needed.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform additional professional duties as assigned.
This full-time Health Educator/Nutritionist position supports WIC clients across multiple locations, providing a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in multiple communities throughout the district. The position is based at the Felton Homes WIC office in Macon, GA on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays; the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, GA on Tuesdays; and the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, GA on Wednesdays. This schedule offers the opportunity to build relationships with diverse populations while supporting the health and well-being of families.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Or
Active enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program at an accredited college or university.
Important Application Note:Applicants qualifying based on a degree or current enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program must upload transcripts for verification. To be considered a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education.
Applicants qualifying based on possession of a Verification Statement must also submit documentation confirming their credential as well as college transcripts.
Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [Confidential Information].
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
