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Public Health Nutritionist I (OMJ/MC) Job in Dayton, Ohio US

Public Health Nutritionist I (OMJ/MC)

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County - Dayton, OH

Posted: 4/5/2024 - Expires: 6/1/2024

Job ID: 272010974

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the WIC Program Nutrition Supervisor, the Public Health Nutritionist I is responsible for
educating clients, including pregnant and post-partum women, on up-to-date feeding and nutrition practices for infants
and children ages zero to five (0-5) years of old.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Current license certificate from Ohio Board of Dietetics or Registered Dietitian eligible with current limited
permit and agreement that employee must pass RD exam within 6 months of date of hire or current valid.
certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Must obtain 75 ADA approved hours of Continuing Education credits during each five (5) year registration
period
• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and
evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and
practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination,
isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement
therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for any anyone hired after
January 1, 2014, is prohibited.
• Required to play an active role during the public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which
the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in
responsibilities and working locations/hours.
• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within
90 days of hire
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work
Preferred Qualifications:
• WIC experience
• Bilingual in Spanish desired, but not required

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performs anthropometrics and hematological data collection including finger sticks
• This position is responsible for obtaining health assessment data and provides nutrition consultation to
pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and preschool children
• Develops nutrition care plan
• Determines program eligibility and assigns appropriate food packages
• Assists in and develops educational materials which meet the needs of agency service providers and is
considerate of various educational, ethnic and socio-economic levels and community groups; Plans and
conducts group nutrition education classes.
• May be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes
in responsibilities and working hours

PHDMC provides a quality, healthcare benefits package to full time employees, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays
• Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
• Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program (Section 457) plan

How to apply: Complete the application found on our website: www.phdmc.org/about/employment-postings
Fax, email, or deliver the completed application and resume to Human Resources at:
Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County
117 South Main Street, 2nd Floor
Dayton, Ohio 45422
Fax (937) 496-3070
humanresources@phdmc.org

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Work Shift:
First
Job Reference Code
206213
Salary
$24.57 - $29.86 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
Phlebotomy
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 4