nutrition consultant

Jefferson County Health Department is seeking qualified Nutrition Consultants to plan, design, and implement nutrition and dietary modification programs for clinic patients and community groups. Incumbents in this role will assess clients to determine eligibility for specific nutritional services, provide guidance in making informed dietary choices, and monitor progress to ensure optimal outcomes. In addition to direct client support, Nutrition Consultants will assist with administrative functions such as inventory management, staff training, and customer service. The position also involves conducting educational programs and training sessions for the general public and various community organizations. 

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Interviews, councils, and provides instruction to clients, including answering client questions. Determines client program eligibility.

• Prescribes and/or provides supplies to eligible clients.

• Maintains laboratory according to federal guidelines.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

• Participates in the education and training of the general public, patients, clients, and/or their families.

• Provides customer service, internally and/or externally, via phone, email or face-to-face interaction.

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
 

Option A:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice.

Option B:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Valid license to practice Dietetics/Nutrition from another state with the requirement to obtain Alabama licensure within 90 days of hire.

Option C:

• Possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice.

• Must obtain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within six months of the hire date.