Nutrition & Administrative Services Consultant - Public Health Nutritionist

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Department of Health is hiring a Nutrition and Administrative Services (NAS) Consultant to plan and implement a statewide program to deliver and monitor nutrition services in the Ohio WIC Program. This position serves as consultant in areas of certification, nutrition education, food issuance, administration, financial management, computer system functions, and vendor relations for an assigned number of local projects. Additional duties include:

• Provides nutrition and administrative consultation and technical assistance to local projects: in person and/or by telephone clarifies and interprets program standards, policies and procedures to WIC directors, other WIC staff, other health care professionals who assist local projects (e.g., nurses, nutritionists, physicians) and relevant officials (e.g., health commissioners, agency directors).
• Coordinates services with other health related programs within the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and with other state agencies.
• Reviews program plans, applications, budgets, local agency action plans and nutrition education plans for funding received from local projects for compliance with State WIC policy.
• Analyzes data compiled (e.g., medical condition codes, food packages, compliance with high-risk goals) on WIC participants and makes recommendations to Supervisor for targeting service to high-risk populations.
• Makes recommendations for funding approval/disapproval, staffing levels and writes special grant conditions in conjunction with other office staff.
• Plans and conducts State WIC sponsored training sessions (e.g., new health professional training, specialized classes) for local project staff that conduct assessment of women, infants and/or children.
• Monitors the nutrition component in local WIC projects to ensure that persons who are enrolled are at nutritional risk, that appropriate counseling and education are provided and that appropriate food packages are prescribed.
• Participates in development of goals, objectives and activities for WIC State Plan and Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application as assigned.
• Participates as member of committees in development of related workshops, and planning groups within the Office of Health Improvement and Wellness to improve overall coordination of service delivery to mothers and children, as assigned.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position , with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. May require some overnight travel. Requires current licensure as a dietitian as issued by the State Medical Board per section 4759.06 of the Ohio Revised Code.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Requires current licensure as dietitian as issued by State Medical Board per Section 4759.06 of Ohio Revised Code; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Registered Dietitian with the Ohio Medical Board
• Graduate or higher degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Local, state, or federal WIC program or public health experience
• Experience providing technical assistance to grantees including fiscal consultation
• Experience writing, reviewing, and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience in creating, delivering, and evaluating trainings
• Experience creating and reviewing nutrition education resources
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations
• Certified Lactation Consultant/Specialist or similar

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical: Program Management

Professional: Consultation, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.