Registered Dietitian
Position Summary:
The Public Health Dietitian position provides leadership and coordination of team-based efforts for the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office. Performs professional and supervisory public health nutrition and breastfeeding activities by delivering direct care participant services as well as participating in program planning and evaluation as assigned. Supervises assigned employees in the completion of WIC program activities and in adherence to department policies.
Qualifications | Requirements:
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics is required.
- Must possess current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (or be register-eligible and complete registration within six months of employment).
- Must complete Colorado WIC Lactation Management Specialist training within the first two years of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and be able to provide personal transportation for work-related business.
- Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job specific immunizations. May be required to submit to a two-step PPD test.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or closely related field is preferred.
- Six months of supervisory/program management work experience is preferred.
- Public health work experience is desirable.
Community Connector (Temporary)
Description of Duties
The PDPHE Community Connectors will administer and collect community surveys by going door to door to households or attending events in Colorado City and/or Hyde Park neighborhoods.
The Community Connectors will need to:
- Use a mobile electronic device to administer in person surveys by going door-to-door to selected households and use a mobile hotspot if needed
- Record all community member feedback
- Keep track of all surveys, households, program materials, attempts, incentives, time, mileage
- Issue and track all incentives given to community members who participate in the community input survey
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- A reliable vehicle and ability to walk neighborhoods
Experience – 1 year of customer service or working with the public and 2 years of work experience
Hours per week: 20 plus hours per week (may include evenings and weekends)