WIC Nutrition Consultant

Initial Posting Date:

10/02/2024

Application Deadline:

11/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,483 - $8,416

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

WIC Nutrition Consultant

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Nutrition & Health Screening (WIC) Section is recruiting for a WIC Nutrition Consultant to provide  leadership and direction in health and nutrition services and policy.

In this position you will:

• Provide nutrition consultation promoting behaviors for lifelong good health and prevention and intervention of nutrition-related medical conditions.
• Serve as primary State WIC Program contact to local contract agencies.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation.
• Provides consultation on integration of WIC with other health program areas and integration of nutrition.
• Develops state nutrition services policies.
• Conducts biennial reviews of local contract agencies, ensuring compliance.
• Promote and support the development of culturally responsive programs, services and policies for the Oregon WIC Program.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx  
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

At least 80-85% of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.  Position must be able to travel to WIC local agencies and sites throughout Oregon for technical assistance and support and to conduct local agency reviews.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Current status as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics OR current status as a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Oregon; OR equivalent from another country that included 4 year accredited degree, supervised internship and examination;

AND

A combination of experience as a nutritionist or dietitian in public health, education, maternal and child health, social service, nutrition or dietetics, and education with emphasis on food and nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science:

• A Bachelor’s degree and three years work experience
• A Master’s degree and two years work experience
• A Doctoral degree and one years work experience

Note: A copy of your transcripts and dietetic registration must be supplied at the time of application for credit to be given.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Local Agency experience with the WIC program.
• Lived or work experience with people from diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds, abilities, and economic challenges.
• Bi-lingual written and oral Spanish proficiency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Experience coaching and training, particularly using a strengths based approach. 
• Strong skills in pediatric nutrition and public health.
• Experience with motivational interviewing or participant centered education in the individual and group setting. 
• Working collaboratively as part of a team toward common goals. 
• Commitment and passion for the mission of the WIC Program.
• Experience managing multiple projects and tasks.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Projecthomepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.

TTY users  may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.

For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.