Public Health Nutritionist II

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST IIDepartment of Public HealthNumber of Positions: 5

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)3. Select your correct bargaining unitFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, performs fully functional professional nutrition assessment and counseling duties providing services to individuals, groups, and families in a public health center or clinic, and performs related duties as require

ESSENTIAL DUTIESEvaluates the past medical and dietary history of clients to determine their nutritional statusDevelops individualized nutrition care plans to address inadequacies and potential nutrition riskProvides nutrition education for mothers, infants, and children on successful feeding practicesProvides and promotes breastfeeding education and support as the gold standard of infant feedingPerforms WIC certifications, prescribes supplemental food benefits to address nutrition riskProvides families with referrals to medical care, social supports, and other community resources as neededCollaborates as needed with other programs that serve pregnant people, infants,Conducts health promotion activities in the clinic and with community-based partners as needed

Location: Department of Public HealthAddress: Multiple LocationsDays: Monday – FridayHours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Depending on Location

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field, plus two years of work experience in public health nutrition or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum education requirement is met

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications· At the time of employment, must be registration eligible Dietitian awaiting full Registered Dietitian (RD) credential awarded by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Proof of written approval from the Commission is required. RD credential must be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.· Must be a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within six months of hire

Selection CriteriaThis position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:Registered and Licensed Dietitian in the State of IllinoisPrevious experience in Maternal/Child Health

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 5/9/2024. Job Posting: Apr 18, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 9, 2024, 11:59:00 PMBU: 03 | Salary: $57,588.00/Year Pay Basis: Yearly