Dietitian - WIC Dietitian

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Job Description

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment seeks to fill an opening for a full-time Dietitian to work in the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC). 

Applications will be accepted through the end of day on November 28, 2023.

Duties include:

• Completes certifications on WIC clients by assessing their nutritional needs, by performing and analyzing anthropometric and biochemical data; identifies healthy food plans to meet individual and family needs considering social, economical, cultural, and other factors; refers individuals to community and clinical resources and coordinates referrals for other health services.
• Uses information technology in assessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information for short or long-term goals and strategies within WIC as well as other programs within the department and throughout the community.
• Enhance knowledge, to compliment the position, by regularly attending trainings and sharing information learned in regards to professional skills and the newest nutrition advancements; stay up to date on federal, state, and local agency WIC policies. Research, and/or apply for grants, as applicable, to modernize service delivery and enhance WIC value/benefit for the clients.
• Provide professional expertise through consultation with other health department programs and throughout the community as requested. Do this through training of new staff dietitians, acting as preceptor for student interns, and participating in community organizations in an effort to reach the lower income communities.
• Participate in initiatives/committees/projects to advance department, county and statewide goals and objectives.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or a closely related field and licensure as a Registered Dietitian are required.  Licensure as a Dietician in the State of Kansas is required within six months of employment.  A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is also required.

One year experience as a dietitian is preferred.  Spanish speaking preferred.

Within sixty (60) days of hire, employee must produce proof of immunization, proof of immunity, proof that immunization is medically contraindicated, submit a written objection to immunization based upon a sincerely held religious belief, or receive vaccination for the following: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Tetanus Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (TDAP); and Varicella (Chickenpox).