Nutritionist/Case Manager: Full-Time-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Requires the ability to conduct community health programming for both population based and person-based services, including, but are not limited to WIC, Better Birth Outcomes (BBO), immunizations, Vaccines for Children (VFC), communicable disease, the mobile unit program, emergency preparedness, and other special programs & projects as directed.
• Educate, instruct, and counsel WIC/Better Birth Outcomes clients in the basics of good nutrition practices including nutritional plans, breastfeeding counseling or education. Perform health assessments including anthropometric measurements.
• Enroll clients in WIC & Better Birth Outcomes or other programs clients may be qualified for, either in the office or on a home visit. Provide follow-up for Better Birth Outcomes at WIC appointments.

Schedule

• Employee must be able to perform all assigned job duties during assigned business hours, including some evenings and weekends as required.
• Typical business hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 11:00 am – 7:00 pm on Tuesday.

Benefits

• Salary: $56,160
• Approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year (holidays approved each year by Kendall County Board.)
• Paid Vacation Time - accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.  Paid Sick Time - 6 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
• aid Personal Time - 40 hours annually, complies with Illinois Paid Leave Act.
• Group Health Insurance - Blue Cross/Blue shield, HMO & PPO options available for employees & family members.
• Dental Insurance - available for employees and family members.
• Vision Insurance - available for employees and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions. Eligible to receive IMRF regular plan pension (vesting) after 10 years of service.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance - employee only coverage.
• Employee-sponsored Life Insurance - available for employees and family members.
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options. AFLAC benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.  Professional development encouraged; time allocated for training.
• This position may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications/Skills

• Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an accredited nutrition program required (e.g., Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition). Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a valid, current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.
• Experience in Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License. Must become an authorized driver upon hire.
• Ability to pass background check.

To Apply: Interested candidates should please email their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Coordinator at kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov. Or feel free to give us a call at (630) 553-8053 to learn more about working at the Kendall County Health Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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