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Otter Tail County is accepting application full-time Nutritionist. The purpose of this position is to promote healthy eating behaviors and physically active lifestyles, and to provide professional nutritional assessment, consultation, and education to the public health community. This includes nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, support, and promotion. Examples of Duties Certifies or enrolls participants in the Women, Infant and Child (WIC) supplemental nutrition program after establishing eligibility. o Conducts nutrition and health assessment. o Determines nutrition risk. o Prescribes supplemental foods. o Provides nutrition and breastfeeding education. o Completes referrals based on identified needs. o Develops and inspects individualized nutrition care plans that provide education and referrals for those identified as high-risk individuals. Performs public health nutrition activities, participates in program planning and evaluation as assigned, and may deliver direct participant services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children. Plans and coordinates local breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Promotes health and well-being by providing accurate and culturally sensitive nutrition, physical fitness, health and disease information to individuals, caregivers, and the community. Supports public information campaigns and events, worksite, school, and community-based wellness programs to promote WIC, healthy eating behaviors and physically active lifestyles. Provides consultation with public health agency staff and other health professionals regarding nutrition issues. Respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery to prevent the spread of disease or injury by recognizing deviations from the norm that might indicate an emergency; communicate clearly within chain of command; assume functional role according to emergency operations plan; participate in drill/exercises. Assumes responsibility for meeting continuing education requirements to maintain licensure/registration and to ensure that self-knowledge increases, is current, and relevant to changing health practices. Adheres to general employment conditions such as personnel rules, work and safety rules, dress codes, etc. Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position. Performs other duties as assigned. May work within the Partnership4Health Community Health Board with programs that involve Cross-Jurisdictional sharing (CJS). May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position, and generally the work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The 2024 starting hourly salary is $34.15, depending on qualifications, with potential career advancement to $51.23. The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard one year probationary period applies. How to Apply To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted. When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete. Veterans Preference Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference. Background Investigation All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may inclu e, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. Equal Opportunity Employer