Registered Dietitian WIC Lead / Nutritionist II (Auburn Public Health Center)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Health Administration
Posted on February 25, 2025
Salary
$43.20 - $54.77 Hourly
Location
WA. 98002, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025CF23801
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/24/2025
Closing Date
3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Position Summary
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutritionist II (Lead Dietitian) to provide leadership and services at our Auburn Public Health Center for the WIC team. This position will lead Nutrition Assistants and Registered Dietitians and collaborate on the Auburn Public Health leadership team. WIC is for pregnant individuals, new and breast/chest-feeding parents, and children under age 5. WIC supports families and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breast/chest-feeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps (Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management).
First consideration and screening process will begin on Monday, March 10, 2025, for applications received by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 9. 2025. Final closing date is Monday, March 24, 2025. We encourage you to apply to this position while it is open because we are unable to accept applications past the closing date, but you can email the Recruiter listed at the bottom of this posting if you have questions about the status.
Background
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Workdays, hours and location may vary depending on business need. Work schedule may include Saturdays and Sundays for community outreach events, based upon clinic service needs. These hours are subject to change with advance notice. This position is Non-Exempt and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Location
Auburn Public Health Center, located at 901 Auburn Way N Ste A., Auburn, WA 98002.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Necessary Special Requirements
represented by PROTEC17.
Contact
For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$43.20 - $54.77 Hourly
Location
WA. 98002, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025CF23801
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/24/2025
Closing Date
3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
Position Summary
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutritionist II (Lead Dietitian) to provide leadership and services at our Auburn Public Health Center for the WIC team. This position will lead Nutrition Assistants and Registered Dietitians and collaborate on the Auburn Public Health leadership team. WIC is for pregnant individuals, new and breast/chest-feeding parents, and children under age 5. WIC supports families and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breast/chest-feeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps (Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management).
First consideration and screening process will begin on Monday, March 10, 2025, for applications received by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 9. 2025. Final closing date is Monday, March 24, 2025. We encourage you to apply to this position while it is open because we are unable to accept applications past the closing date, but you can email the Recruiter listed at the bottom of this posting if you have questions about the status.
Background
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Workdays, hours and location may vary depending on business need. Work schedule may include Saturdays and Sundays for community outreach events, based upon clinic service needs. These hours are subject to change with advance notice. This position is Non-Exempt and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Location
Auburn Public Health Center, located at 901 Auburn Way N Ste A., Auburn, WA 98002.
Job Duties
- Conduct individual sessions to assess client's nutritional needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information, for clients within the WIC and MNT programs; implement and document care plans as necessary.
- Assess the changing needs of medically complex and high-risk clients, primarily pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
- Accurately obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults.
- Provide health care education with other multi-disciplinary team members regarding nutrition and other health related topics as needed.
- Provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women and new mothers.
- Regularly utilize clinic practice management software (Cascades) and data systems.
- Review, monitor and schedule the work of staff in WIC program; problem solve day-to-day operational issues as assigned by the site supervisor.
- Assist in the staff hiring process; provide input to performance evaluations; provide day-to-day coaching and on-the job training to new employees and WIC staff as assigned; ensure WIC competency requirements are met.
- Collaborate with site supervisor and program staff to coordinate designated quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with set standards.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of site-specific data to identify populations at risk and participate in research into and improvement of health care delivery.
- Coordinate care with team members and other health care providers and make referrals to appropriate services; provide and document case management as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with supervisor to ensure team workflows meet WIC standards, strategize and implement workflow changes as needed.
- Provide or facilitate community outreach efforts related to WIC program and services.
- Develop and present educational information to clients individually, in classes or to community groups on nutrition and food related topics.
- Participate collaboratively with the community to assess and address health issues, including the development of health programs.
- Develop and implement nutrition standards for targeted populations such as prenatal and high-risk patients.
- Provide technical assistance and nutrition consultation; may provide in-service training for staff.
- Precept nutrition interns from various educational institutions.
- Prepare and facilitate monthly WIC team meetings.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
- Bachelor or Master's of Science, or Master of Public Health in Nutrition
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or have the ability to attain registration by date of hire.
- Must be Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) or be able to obtain within 30 days.
- A National Provider Identifier (NPI) must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
- Candidates selected will also be required to successfully complete the department credentialing process prior to hire and maintain credentialing for the duration of employment.
- Documentation of current BLS/CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist license within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.
- Demonstrated experience advancing equity and social justice principles and practices that address the place, race, policy, and systemic inequities on communities and populations. Experience providing WIC services.
- Two (2) years of WIC leadership experience. Familiarity with WIC Electronic Charting System (Cascades). Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language other than English
- Established skills in quality improvement processes in a large Public Health organization
- Demonstrated advanced leadership, group process, and group facilitation skills
- Previous experience coordinating breastfeeding promotion and support activities Demonstrated experience with program monitors and audits
- Experience developing and modifying electronic charting and documentation systems for nutrition services
- Demonstrated advanced Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams skills Work experience providing training on nutrition services and principles to other staff.
- Established knowledge of local health and social service resources available in the community and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Career Service position is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
represented by PROTEC17.
Contact
For questions about the application process, contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, Sr. HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
