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DANE COUNTY Job Posting <br /> DIETETIC SPECIALIST <br /> Recruitment ends Friday, July 29, 2016, 11:59 CST <br /> Purpose:Individual works under the supervision of the Women, Infant and Children(WIC)Supplemental Food and Nutrition <br /> Program&Nutrition Services Supervisor. The Dietetic Specialist works individually and in collaboration with WIC <br /> Program and Public Health Madison and Dane County(PHMDC)staff to provide administrative,clinical and <br /> nutrition support to the PHMDC WIC Program. Work includes nutrition screening, counseling and education of <br /> the WIC Program participants in compliance with program requirements. <br /> Function:Completes nutrition assessments using accurate and appropriate anthropometric, hematological, <br /> medical/predisposing factors and dietary assessment data;provides accurate and appropriate nutrition and <br /> breastfeeding information through use of effective client/family-centered motivational interviewing and counseling <br /> techniques; identifies and incorporates cultural, social, behavioral and other factors of significance in developing <br /> nutrition care plans appropriate to individual client needs; makes appropriate referrals to health,social services <br /> and other community agencies;completes required documentation in WIC database; maintains established <br /> departmental policies and procedures,quality improvement,safety,environmental and infection control standards; <br /> and, performs a variety of office duties. <br /> Prerequisites:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an associate degree in a dietetic <br /> technician program. Certification: Registered with CDR or eligible for registration within 6 months of hiring. Must <br /> maintain registered dietetic technician credential during time of employment. Preference will be given to <br /> individuals with at least one year of experience in a public health or community nutrition program setting. <br /> Possession of a valid Wisconsin drivers license;and,ability to meet the transportation requirements of this <br /> position in a reliable manner. <br /> Exam:Achievement History Questionnaire <br /> Compensation:Starting hourly rate of$22.35 with further increases to$24.31, plus excellent benefits including fully paid health <br /> and dental insurance for full time employees, along with contributions towards retirement,and short/long term <br /> disability.Additional benefits available include long term care,vision coverage,flex spending account and <br /> deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee. <br /> Environment:Typical office environment <br /> EEO Statement:As an employer, Dane County strives to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are <br /> valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered,teamwork and open and <br /> honest communication are encouraged,and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. <br /> How To Apply:TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION FOLLOW THE NEXT STEPS: <br /> 1.COMPLETE EACH SECTION OF YOUR CANDIDATE PROFILE ON HOME PAGE. ONLY YOUR PROFILE <br /> AND RESUME WILL BE USED TO SCREEN FOR MINIMUMS. <br /> 2.CLICK ONCE ON"CLICK TO CONTINUE APPLICATION PROCESS"BELOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. <br /> 3. DOWNLOAD ANY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FROM JOBS.000NTYOFDANE.COM. <br /> COMPLETE THE DOCUMENTS AND SAVE CHANGES ON YOUR COMPUTER. FINALLY GO TO THE <br /> ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS SECTION ON YOUR CANDIDATE PROFILE HOME PAGE AND UPLOAD THE <br /> COMPLETED DOCUMENTS. <br /> 4. UNDER THE APPLICATION TAB,CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS THERE FOR THIS <br /> POSTING. <br /> BE SURE TO COMPLETE AND UPLOAD TO YOUR PROFILE THE REQUIRED <br /> ACHIEVEMENT HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS POSITION <br />