Temporary Nutritionist - Office on Aging

ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill multiple temporary Nutritionist positions to support the Department of Office on Aging .

The incumbents will be responsible for participating in Health and Nutrition consultations and assessments, collecting information regarding the overall health and nutrition situation and needs of older adults, including meals analysis to meet current dietary standards.

They will also be responsible for implementing awareness sessions for older adults and outreach communities at large, conducting onsite kitchen facility inspections for Senior Nutrition Providers, and ensuring that support provided is appropriate and reaching the most vulnerable older adults.

To be considered for this position, you must have the following criteria listed below


* Possession of a valid California driver's license.


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, Health Science, or a closely related field.


* Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.


* OR Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible and must take and pass the registration exam conducted by the Registration Commission of the American Dietetic Association within six months of the hire date.


* One year of professional experience in nutrition education and individual counseling services within a community or public health setting.

(Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of required experience.)

Meet the Team!
Office on Aging , one of 52 County departments, is authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act.

The department is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities.
TAP Benefits:
https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

https://issuu.com/rivcohr/docs/hr_flipbook_1-24-23_r3

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Implements, coordinates, promotes, and evaluates the nutrition component of specialized community and public health programs and projects.

• Develops and implements basic programs of instruction in diet therapy, nutrition, and diet counseling techniques for program and project staff; develops needed nutrition education materials.

• Teaches and counsels people of various age groups to select and/or prepare and use the foods that will best nourish their bodies, taking into consideration physical, financial, social, and emotional needs, as well as personal preferences and cultural patterns.

• Performs nutritional assessments on individuals prior to enrollment in programs; determines, through application of various published standards, whether individuals are at nutritional risk.

• Gives d...