at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST IIJob Number:377429
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Health Nutritionist II
Department of Public Health
Number of Positions: 4
Salary: $52,690.00
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Mission: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Reviews nutritional history, health history and medical data of clients to evaluate the adequacy of their dietary intake, determine their risk factors and assess their nutritional and dietary needs.
Develops individualized nutritional care plans and counsels clients and their families on good nutrition and dietary practices.
Performs WIC certification, prescribing food packages, nutrition, and breastfeeding education for WIC participants.
Provides enrollment services and in-depth nutritional counseling to high-risk clients.
Conducts individual and group education sessions on health promotion, infant feeding practices and healthy dietary behaviors.
Schedules follow-up visits with clients to monitor and encourage compliance with prescribed nutritional care plans.
Works on a team with other health care professionals to monitor the progress of high-risk clients and to coordinate other needed health services to clients and their families.
Prescribes food packages to clients enrolled in the Women, Infant and Children's (WIC) Program based on risk assessment and nutritional deficiencies.
Documents nutritional services provided in the client files; records and maintains computerized client assessment and evaluation records.
Prepares reports on clients serviced and related work activities.
Consults with client's referring physician for clarification of orders.
Provides guidance and direction to lower-level Public Health Nutritionist and Nutrition Technicians.
Conducts workshops on good nutritional practices designed to promote healthy eating habits and to help prevent or treat illnesses.
Supports programmatic data collection for Performance Management.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Varies
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: Varies (May vary from 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm depending on location)
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field, plus two years of work experience in public health nutrition or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum education requirement is met.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential awarded by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
*Must be a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within six months of hire.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience working with at-risk clients in a clinical environment or health care setting.
Previous experience with providing direct client services that include nutritional assessment, planning and counseling.
Previous experience developing and conducting individual and group nutrition education sessions.
Previous experience working with electronic documentation systems.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the written exercise/skills assessment and the interview will be selected.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered... For full info follow application link.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
