Dietetics Educator (FFTL) Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky
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2/24/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
23-01370
Dietetics Educator (FFTL)
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$59,079.36
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
275 E Main St Frankfort KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Kentucky has a dynamic WIC Program supporting the health and well-being of mothers and children of the Commonwealth. This position is located in the Department for Public Health (DPH), Division of Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition Services Branch. The Dietetics Educator plans, develops, monitors and provides nutrition education for the food package program for the WIC Program. DPH has the ability to be competitive in its pay structure.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:
- Reviews federal regulations, policies and procedures to help to develop state policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations.
- Assesses need to provide statewide technical assistance and training for the WIC Program regarding WIC Policies and Procedures, WIC Food Packages, WIC Nutrition Education Requirements and WIC Formula and Medical Foods.
- Provides technical assistance and onsite monitoring to local health departments to ensure understanding of the WIC Policies and Procedures.
- Reviews system reports and local and national surveillance data and federal studies to determine progress toward health outcomes.
- Develops and reviews Federally required WIC Nutrition Education Plan for local WIC agencies.
- Develops and revises nutrition education materials for the WIC Participants and local health professionals.
- Attends committee, partnership and coalition meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Health Professional
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrate efficient multi-tasking skills
- Public Health Nutrition and WIC experience
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: None
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists http://bdn.ky.gov Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. http://www.cdrnet.org Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marlene Goodlett at Marlene.Goodlett@ky.gov or 502-564-2929.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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