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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #24-9-4
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Posted 9/27/24
POSITION: Registered Dietitian Health Department, Leavenworth, Kansas
SALARY DOQ (Full Time Benefits Eligible)
County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st
Floor,
Suite 104, in the County Courthouse.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit
Street,
Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or
fax the
application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the
Leavenworth County
website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources
/ Apply
Here
This position closes when filled.
Leavenworth County Job Description
POSITION: Registered Dietitian / Health Department, Leavenworth County,
Kansas
SALARY: Level 16 Depending On Qualification
County Employees ONLY: May apply at the Department of Human Resources in
the County
Courthouse.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Development
Center, 515 Limit
Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or you may apply by submitting a completed
application and
resume to. Applications may be found at under employment information.
This job closes when filled
PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES
70% Provides nutrition education services to WIC participants
15% Assists with yearly Nutrition Service Plan
15% General Office Duties; Answering phones, make appointments, maintain
office supplies, maintain records, ordering.
SCOPE
Serves as the Dietitian for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) under the
general
supervision of the WIC Coordinator. Work is performed in accordance with
established

WIC procedures and guidelines. Provide nutritional assessment and
develops nutrition
education plan for WIC clients.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (*Required prior to employment)
Knowledge of nutrition principles for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants
and children.
Knowledge of cultural diversity among groups of clients.
Knowledge of effective communication and counseling skills.
Knowledge of customer service.
Basic computer skills.
HUMAN RELATIONS
Works with local and state agencies to enhance the quality of life for
residents of Leavenworth
County. Provides professional service with integrity and respect.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list; other tasks/duties
may be assigned.)
Completes certification process using KWIC computer program.
Provide nutrition education under the guidance of WIC Coordinator.
Maintain caseload and provides reference and referrals to other human
service agencies.
Assists with yearly nutrition service plan.
Assists with updates to the WIC bulletin boards.
Develops and conducts nutrition education classes.
Maintain continuing education for grant requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Work is performed in an office and clinic setting. Must be able to bend
and reach to do
anthropometrics and hematological testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from accredited college. Completion of approved internship
program. Must be
Registered Dietician and Licensed in the state of Kansas.
ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Vision - Adequate for preparing and reviewing computer, clients
charts, other
paperwork.
2. Hearing - Adequate for conversation and telephone use. Considerable
public contact.
3. Speech - Must speak English clearly enough to give instructions to
employees and converse with public.
4. Standing - 30% of the time interaction with employees / clients .
5. Walking - 20% of the time interaction with employees / clients.
6. Sitting - 50% of the time computer use, plan review, and meetings.