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09/05/2025

Registered Dietitian Part Time

Ottawa County Health Department

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Writes, coordinates, and manages WIC grant and grant related duties. 
• Reviews and audits WIC charts for proper documentation and issuance  
• Responsible for performing nutrition assessment and nutrition education requirements for WIC certifications. 
• Assigning food packages for WIC participants.
• Provides individual and group nutrition education. 
• Assesses nutritional and/or medical status of participants to determine their eligibility for WIC Prescribes food package based on participant's nutritional needs and goals. 
• Performs blood work to measure hematocrit according to State WC policy and procedures. 
• Uses "SOAP" documentation. 
• Provides nutrition counseling and dietary instructions for high risk participants.
• Refers clients to other health and/or social agencies and to other Ottawa County Health Department services. 
• Submits nutrition education plan according to the grant. 
• Promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding and works closely with the breastfeeding coordinator. 
• Follows all HIPAA provisions concerning confidential information. 
• Participates in the Incident Command Structure according to the NIM system. 
• Responds to incident management/emergency issues. 
• Completes other special projects or duties as assigned. 
• Responds to organizational goals, strategic priorities, and management by objectives (MBOs).
• Assists with training and orientation of new employees. 
• Attends meetings as required. 
• Communicates according to situational or organizational structure. 
• Notifies supervisor of any treatment which may affect decision making. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian (LD); Must have completed American Dietetic Association approved baccalaureate program and supervised practicum, and passed qualifying exam Dietitian, limited permit same as above except person has applied to take qualifying exam or is waiting for exam results; or Dietitian renewed limited permit; or Dietetic Technician (DT) must have completed approved two year associate degree dietetic technician program; or Baccalaureate graduate of American Dietetic Association approved curriculum has not completed required supervised practicum (e.g. dietetic internship and therefore is not eligible to take qualifying exam for dietetic licensure. 
• Proficient in electronic records and new technology as applied to position. 
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and current automobile liability insurance throughout employment. 
• Previous WIC experience preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General Office Setting in health department facilities 
• Additional work hours may be required based on program demands and requirements.
• Travel within and outside the District required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Must have knowledge of office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of nutrition in relation to health and disease. 

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures, rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of nutrition guidelines appropriate for age (infant, toddler, preschool, prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding). 

• Knowledge of counseling techniques. 

• Works well with others and cooperates with coworkers. 

• Develops rapport with participants and medical community.

• Performs fingerstick and interprets results.

• Communicates clearly and accurately in writing both subjectively and objectively. 

• Defines problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, and makes recommendations. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Conduct inspection, gathering and analysis techniques and procedures.
• Operate inspection and testing equipment.
• Recognize and deal with difficult situations effectively.
• Present a positive, professional image.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Manages records and files.
• Related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintaining WIC grant and responsibilities as outline with the state WIC guidelines. 
• Responsible for performing nutrition requirements for WIC certifications.
• Prescribing food packages for WIC participants.
• Provides individual and group nutrition education according to participants' nutritional and/or medical need. 
• Qualifies applicants according to medical or nutritional needs and provides appropriate counseling. 
• Prescribes food package based on participant's nutritional needs and goals.

Ottawa County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC.  Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or by email at info@ottawahealth.org. Please direct any questions to Gerald W. Bingham, Jr., MPH, REHS, Health Commissioner. EOE

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