Nutritionist

The purpose of this job is to evaluate clients' needs to identify dietary requirements and restrictions. Conducts nutrition assessments, assigns nutrition/health risk factors, provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, establishes nutrition/health goals, prescribes food packages to participants, and coordinates/implements program outreach activities. - Conducts nutrition assessments to determine initial eligibility of applicants and continued eligibility of current participants. - Provides nutritional counseling, education, and breastfeeding support to program participants. - Coordinates and implements program outreach activities for students, residents, and physicians' offices. - Prepares and evaluates records, data, and resources related to nutritional services. - Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. - Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of: - Motivational interviewing. - Principles and practices of nutrition and food in relation to health and disease. - General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures. Skill in: - Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. - Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. - Thinking critically. Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health. Licenses or Certifications - Valid driver's license.