Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 (Columbus) - Government Jobs : Job Details

The Georgia Department Of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. 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

As a Dietitian/Nutritionist within the WIC Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

You will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned
• Complete nutrition screening, assessment, and education for eligible WIC clients.
• Will be required to travel to the surrounding 16 counties as assigned.
• At least one year of WIC experience is preferred.
• This position is housed in Columbus.

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 and Dietetics.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees include 13 paid Holidays, Generous Leave Package, Employees Retirement System, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Specified Illness, Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans), and Atlanta Postal Credit Union.