Wyandot County Public Health is seeking a Pediatric Dietitian Specialist (RD, LD).
Position Quick Facts:
- Job Title: Pediatric Dietitian Specialist (RD, LD)
- Reports to: Director of Nursing and Director of WIC for WIC related activities
- Job Status: As Needed
- Salary Classification: Classified
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $27-$37/hour
Summary:
The Pediatric Dietitian Specialist (RD, LD) plays a crucial role in promoting and facilitating initiatives aimed at providing
dietetic services and education within the COG contract and Wyandot County WIC clinic. This role involves collaborating
with Clearwater Council of Governments COG contract team members or the Director of WIC to serve various clients.
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, with WIC activities overseen by the Director of WIC, the Pediatric
Dietitian Specialist (RD, LD) provides nutrition services which include consultations. Completes case notes that are
completed within thirty calendar days of the activity. Documents the early intervention services provided, including the
date, session length, frequency, method of delivery, location, and all activities related to implementing the family service
plan. Provides the early intervention service coordinators with a copy of a child’s early intervention record, or any other
information requested, within ten business days of a request. Provides early intervention service coordinators with a
written summary of early intervention evaluation and assessment results with five calendar days of the evaluation visit.
Ensures that all activities take place in the natural learning environments.
A successful candidate demonstrates sound nutritional judgements, appropriate techniques, and compliance with safety
standards, procedures and policies. A successful candidate also exhibits timely documentation and reporting, knowledge
of safety and sanitation practices, the ability to plan, organize time, meet deadlines, develop and maintain working
relationships with associates, supervisors, and members of the public. This position is primarily supported by contract
services which are negotiated annually.
Qualifications:
- Active Ohio RD/LD license
- Experience in public health, WIC, and pediatric nutrition is preferred
- Experience with Early Intervention and a background that includes working with children who have disabilities, special health care needs, and/or delays is preferred
- Must recognize deviations from normal
- Appropriate amount of liability insurance coverage of car for travel
- Must have accessibility of reliable, safe transportation for work use
- Obtain or maintain valid certification for CPR
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to communicate effectively (via oral, written, or telephone) with:
- Clients/ client families
- Partner organization staff
- Director of WIC Director of Nursing;
- Ability to communicate effectively (via oral, written, or telephone) with:
- Ability to use and adapt to various computer software;
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities:
Must perform all job responsibilities and provide services to clients in accordance with the policies and procedures specified by the Ohio Department of Health guidelines, Department of Children and Youth, grant-funded program requirements, other regulatory agencies, contracts, and local health department directives:
- Provide home and virtual visits to COG clients or children, 0-3 years of age, who have a suspected or diagnosed developmental delay and/or disability or qualifying medical diagnosis.
- Inform, monitor, and facilitate timely delivery of services, completion of ongoing screenings, and assessments to the family while adhering to state and county timelines for service delivery.
- Maintain and provide accurate reports, statistic data, and records while adhering to both state and county timelines.
- Develop and maintain up to date individual case files/ case notes for all assigned clients
- Interview clients to obtain health histories and problems
- Required to coordinate job duties with Director of Nursing
- Required to assist cover WIC clinics as needed
- Required to complete all contract-related reports assigned by Supervisor
- Assist with policy and procedures development as assigned by Supervisor
- Competent in MAC Program with completion of quarterly time studies as required
- Other established Health Department programs and activities as requested by Supervisor
Application Procedures:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to the Director of Nursing at nursing@co.wyandot.oh.us or Wyandot County Public Health, 127-A South Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. This position will remain open until filled.
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Employment also subject to approval by the Wyandot County Board of Health.
Perks of Public Health:
- Flexible hours
- Remote work opportunities
- Paid thirty-minute lunch
- Paid fifteen-minute break(s)
- OPERS retirement package
- OPERS carried over counts towards seniority for time off calculation
- Holiday time off
- Office training day on Columbus Day to allow for holiday off on Black Friday
- Continuing education CE opportunities possible via approved conferences
- High-deductible health insurance plans offered
- Organization annually contributes $2,000 to HSA for staff with a single plan and $4,000 to HSA for family plan
- Professional licensure renewal reimbursement
- BLS renewal covered
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
- Option for cellphone reimbursement
- Make a difference within Wyandot County
- Participate in local events
- Interact with local agencies/organizations
- Our Sunshine Committee organizes regular staff outings
