Job Information
Elkhart County Human Resources Nutritionist in Elkhart, Indiana
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
NUTRITIONIST
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department - Healthy Beginnings
2024 HIRING RATE:
Starting at $29.87/hour *based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.*
2025 HIRING RATE:
Starting at $32.02/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED:
ASAP
HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:
36 hours per week
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Elkhart and Goshen Clinic Sites
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Within County (Please complete driving page on application)
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for establishing nutritional eligibility for participants of the WIC program, including providing participant-specific nutritional education, developing/implementing individual care plans for low-risk participants, and providing in-depth counseling/follow-ups with high-risk participants.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Dietetics, Nutrition/Nutrition Science, Public Health Nutrition/Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition
- Working knowledge of WIC/County policies, procedures, and requirements
- Knowledge of risk factors of women/infants/children, nutrition education program, and human lactation resources
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial
- Pre-employment background check and TB Test
For additional information or to apply, visit
www.elkhartcounty.com
and click
Employment Opportunities
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer