Fwd:King County WA Nutritionist Position now posted

[Carolyn Gleason]

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Subject:    King County Nutritionist Position now posted
Author: "DiGiorgio; Lisa" <Lisa.DiGiorgio at METROKC.GOV>
Date:       8/29/2000 9:50 AM

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Please post/share with other nutritionists.  Public Health - Seattle & King
County's Mom's Plus Nutritionist position (full-time) is now posted and
closes Sept. 8th.  For complete job posting and an application call
206-296-5209 or http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/psd/openings.html.  Becky
Thibodeaux is the supervisor and can also be reached at 206-296-4808.

MOMS Plus Hourly Rate Range: $19.96 - $25.29 Job Announcement No.: 00IB0607
OPEN: 8/30/00 CLOSE: 9/8/00 WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials
must be sent to: Employment Services, 999 3rd Avenue, Suite 1230, Seattle,
WA 98104. Applications materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the
closing date. (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED.) Contact Becky Thibodeaux at
(206) 205-5964 for further inquiries. PLEASE NOTE: Applications not received
at the location specified above may not be processed. WHO MAY APPLY: This
career service position is concurrently open to Public Health and King
County career service employees and the general public. FORMS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED: A King County application form, data sheet, resume and letter of
interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the
requirements are required. WORK LOCATION: MOMs Plus, 1001 Broadway Avenue,
Suite 109, Seattle WA. 98122. WORK SCHEDULE: This position is 1.0 FTE (40
hours/week). Clinic hours are normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, with occasional evening hours. Hours vary depending on client and
program need. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide direct client centered
nutrition services to high-risk, multiethnic women, adolescents, and
children, including nutrition assessment, development, implementation and
evaluation of care plans, WIC certification, nutrition education, and check
issuance, and case conferencing on shared MOMS Plus clients. Actively
participate in multidisciplinary teams in WIC and Maternity Support and
Maternity Case Management Services. Prepare WIC nutrition education plan and
evaluation reports. Provide technical assistance and professional
consultation to MOMS Plus staff and community partners, such as treatment
centers, clean and sober housing, and other health care providers working
with client families. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor or Masters of Science or MPH
in Nutrition, Washington State Certified Dietitian, Registered with the
Commission of Dietetic Registration (RD). Direct experience working with
low-income multi-ethnic families and teens preferred. Previous WIC
experience desirable. Must be able to work effectively as a multi-
disciplinary team member. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid WA state
driver's license and/or the ability to travel within King county in a timely
manner. Eligible for certification as a Class A Health Care Assistant. Basic
computer skills preferred and knowledge of CIMS (Client Information
Management System) desirable. Will need to be able to flex schedule to do
some evening coverage on a limited basis. Most competitive applicant will
have experience working with adolescents, women, and families impacted by
chemical dependency and know the effects of drugs and alcohol on nutritional
status. Must have the ability to interview clients who may be under the
influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Must know confidentiality regulations
related to drug and alcohol prevention programs. This position is primarily
a field position, requiring visits to clients at treatment centers, clean
and sober housing, community shelters, and their places of residence. UNION
MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Local 17.
CLASS CODE: 1647 SEQUENCE NUMBER: 4030 
 KING COUNTY KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (206) 296-5209 JOBLINE
http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/psd/openings.html Website Address (206)-296-8535
TTY 

Lisa DiGiorgio, MPH, RD, CD
Nutrition Consultant
Public Health - Seattle-King County
WIC Administration
999 Third Ave., Suite 900
Seattle, WA   98104
206-296-4857 vm
206-296-4786 main number
FAX 206-296-4679