Supervising Nutritionist I - RUHS Public Health-Nutrition Department

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Public Health Department is seeking a Supervising Nutritionist to join the Lake Elsinore WIC Office Clinic.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program provides nutrition support, health referrals, and resources to eligible low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children to promote healthy growth and development.

The Public Health Department is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable supervising Nutritionist to lead our team at the Lake Elsinore WIC Office.

This position is responsible for establishing program goals and objectives, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with the state and federal mandates.

The Supervising Nutritionist will provide supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to program staff.

Will monitor and evaluate program activities and budget expenditures as well as collect and analyze statistical data.

Incumbents in this classification report directly to a Supervising Nutritionist II, Public Health Program Director or other management classifications.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and public health, particularly within WIC (Women Infants, and Children) services.


* Familiarity with the WIC WISE system.


* Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required


* Ability to supervise, coach, and support program staff in a team environment.


* Excellent communication skills for program coordination and technical consulation.

Work Schedule:
9/80, with every other Friday off
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday Hours: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Come join our team and see your career grow!

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide site management, coaching and training, organizing, directing and reviewing the total scope of services provided at a WIC site or program; manage site or program staffing and staff scheduling and assignments, employee relations issues, customer service and scope of work.

• Support Supervising Nutritionist II and Public Health Program Director by ensuring staff follow compliance systems by participating in monthly monitoring activities including the review and evaluation of monthly data reports.

• Implement policies, procedures, standards of care and practice, goals and objectives for a branch or program following local, State, federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Participate in recruitment, selection, assignment and evaluation of subordinate staff; assist in the resolution of employee relations issues; assist and/or provide staff training.

• Provide consultation and guidance to subordinates on unusual, sensitive or complex challenges; provide guidance and ensure compliance with policy and p...