Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor (Dietitian/Nutritionist)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4442437) ApplyPublic Health Nutritionist Supervisor (Dietitian/Nutritionist)Salary $4,470.00 - $8,044.00 MonthlyLocation Monroe, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberOPH/DPT/192431DepartmentLDH-Office of Public HealthOpening Date03/25/2024Closing Date4/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Ouachita ParishAnnouncement Number: OPH/DPT/192341Cost Center: 3262109008Position Number(s): 55879 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.This position serves as aPublic Health Nutritionist Supervisor/Registered Dietitian (RD)within a clinic/region providing services primarily for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and to other public health programs as needed. Maintenance of the RD credential and Louisiana licensure is required to perform functions of work, per USDA federal program regulations.Major functions of work:70% Provides supervisory support and oversight to lower level Public Health Nutritionists, Health Educators, and/or Nutrition Educators, including contract staff. Provides oversight of clinical services to the highest risk WIC participants, including certification and recertification services. Conducts the nutritional assessments of WIC participants, determines nutritional risk, counsels according to nutritional risk and prescribes food packages according to individual need(s) and program allowances. Serves as a High Risk Nutritionist for the WIC program. Interprets state and federal policy and procedures regarding the federally funded WIC program and other program areas. Implements said policies and procedures in providing certification and recertification services to eligible participants.
As a Registered Dietitian, independently performs high-risk nutrition counseling services as appropriate.
Performs wrap-around, holistic case management activities for clients as appropriate, including proactively linking program participants to other services both within and outside of the public health unit (PHU)/contract WIC clinic site scope:
Refers participants to other Office of Public Health (OPH) and community resources, including dentist, immunization, physician, Early Steps, and other referrals as appropriate.
Stays abreast of local community assistance programs/offerings in order to make recommendations for preventative care for family units participating in WIC program and other OPH services.
Performs anthropometric measurements and laboratory testing independently.
Performs professional administrative duties independently to document wrap-around case management activities.
Completes detailed LAWIN (WIC management information system) notes according to current WIC policy.
Performs walk-in and scheduled infant and pediatric formula changes as needed, including assessing need and anticipated benefits for recipient and documents accordingly.
Approves exempt formula prescriptions/medical documentation forms and assures formula requisition is timely.
Orders exempt formula for WIC participants and maintains exempt formula logs.
Oversees the formula inventory system for assigned location(s). Provides recommendations and adjusts methodologies as needed, including adjusting to meet staff and participant needs.
Makes projections to predict future formulary needs for various physical clinic sites.
Serves as a subject matter expert in maternal and child nutrition and breastfeeding and fields nutrition questions from community in person or via telephone/email.
Serves as a preceptor for eligible dietetic interns working towards RD credentials and licensure and provides a thorough and engaging dietetics rotation on community nutrition, breastfeeding and maternal child health.
Monitors and approves nutrition assessments and clinic notes completed by Public Health Nutritionist 1, who is operating under a provisional license.
Oversees efforts to improve quality of services and overall quality improvement (QI) within assigned location(s) by working with various programmatic staff to assess, analyze, improve, and monitor clinical workflow(s) to promote efficiency and maximum return on efforts to clients and program participants.
Provides in-service training classes to clients to demonstrate breast pump use.
Monitors nutrition education classes for quality and offers feedback to ensure accurate and adequate nutrition education.
Develops educational materials and develops and implements nutrition education plans and training programs.
Directs and supervises staff in performing all outreach activities in community area(s) assigned to increase awareness of nutrition services provided by PHUs and contract WIC clinic sites.
Directs and supervises staff performing all outreach activities in community area(s) assigned to increase awareness of the importance of breastfeeding.
Maintains knowledge and provides guidance on best practices and methodologies in providing outreach services to increase return on outreach and recruitment efforts.
Provides supervision to staff in coordinating management evaluation (ME) activities.
20% Manages the performance and development of direct reports. Provides consultation services on all areas of WIC policy and procedure.
Completes Performance Evaluation System (PES) documents as required for direct reports.
Provides and develops training, professional development, and enrichment activities for staff to grow within WIC program and public health nutrition services.
Manages overall clinic flow to ensure adequate staff coverage and smooth operation at all times.
Works in tandem with other program supervisors to provide wrap-around services to WIC participants, including other health and social service programming.
Approves leave, recommends hiring and promotions within program area, and determines work assignments.
Works with the Regional Nutritionist (Public Health Nutritionist 5/Public Health Nutritionist Manager) in strategic planning for future programming needs, including but not limited to: staffing levels, target participation goals, communication and outreach plans, identification of service gaps and the remedy thereof, improvements in best practices in service delivery, and resources needed to improve health outcomes for WIC program participants.
Assists with the duties of the Public Health Nutritionist 5/Public Health Nutritionist Manager in his/her absence.
Manages and certifies time and attendance ensuring direct reports are maintaining productive work schedules, coding time correctly, and requesting leave according to policy and procedure.
Counsels, develops and monitors supervisory plans, and recommends disciplinary action where appropriate.
Plans and facilitates regular staff meetings to manage special projects, coordinate communications, and address program operations.
10% Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Provides nutrition support and expertise to other public health programs, such as Reproductive Health, Genetics, etc. as needed.
Performs the duties of administrative/clerical staff as needed to ensure continuity of WIC services.
Travels to assigned locations for OPH-assigned duties or trainings.
Assists the Regional Nutritionist (Public Health Nutritionist Manager) in coordination of all aspects of food service and nutrition departments in area Special Needs Shelters and General Population Shelters during times of emergency.
Participates in professional continuing education through independent study and attendance at in-services, workshops, and conferences at the local, state, and national levels to maintain competency and registration status with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensure with the State of Louisiana.
Completes all required trainings, including annual emergency operations training, and is available during times of crisis in accordance with LDH all-hazards response policy (LDH Policy 65.2).
Serves on local/area coalitions, task/project forces, etc. as appropriate to support community population health and nutrition best practices.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive creditFor further information about this vacancy contact:Debbie Parris-ThymesDebbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.govLDH/HUMAN RESOURCESBATON ROUGE, LA 70821225 342-6477This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a regular Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License plus three years of professional level experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical or hospital setting.SUBSTITUTIONS:A master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, food systems management, institutional management, public health, public administration or management will substitute for one year of the required experience.A Ph.D. in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, food systems management, institutional management, public health, public administration or management will substitute for two years of the required experience.Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To serve as a licensed nutritionist responsible for implementing nutrition services through the supervision of nutrition staff in a parish health unit.LEVEL OF WORK:Supervisor.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad from a Public Health Nutritionist Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over lower-level Public Health Nutritionists and nutrition support staff. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.LOCATION OF WORK:Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Public Health Nutritionist 3 by the presence of direct supervisory responsibilities.Differs from Public Health Nutritionist Manager by the absence of responsibility for managing Nutrition Services in a region.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Implements all OPH nutrition programs in a health unit.Assesses staffing needs and recommends staffing patterns to the Public Health Nutritionist Manager.Supervises the budgetary allocation for nutrition programs for the parish health unit.Interprets state policy and procedures regarding the federally funded Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and other nutrition programs.Coordinates and conducts WIC management evaluations for the parish health unit to assure compliance with federal regulations, makes recommendations, evaluates need for follow up, and completes written reports.Participates in the employment, orientation, training, and supervision of Public Health Nutritionists and nutrition support staff.Evaluates the job performance and productivity of subordinates through observation, record review, and written reports.Supervises the development of nutrition care plans, nutrition assessments, and nutrition interventions.Plans community nutrition needs assessments targeting nutrition and physical activity risks for chronic diseases.Participates in coalition formation with community leaders, businesses, parents, and other professionals to mobilize the community to improve dietary habits and increase physical activity.Participates in professional continuing education to maintain competency and licensure.Identifies areas of need in assigned parishes and plans, prepares, conducts and evaluates in-service training for OPH staff on a full range of nutrition topics and programs.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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