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NUTRITION PROGRAM TRAINEE

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-419

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Harford County Health Department

WIC Program

34 N. Philadelphia Blvd.

Aberdeen, MD  21001

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Nutrition Program Trainee is the non-licensed entry level of work providing nutrition services to clients in a public health or community setting.  This position will learn to conduct health and nutrition assessments and provide nutrition and health education, selected supplemental foods and health referrals to women, infants, and children.  The incumbnet will learn to plan, develop, implement, and review nutrition services for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.  This is a full-time contractual position which will require working 1 or 2 evening clinics per month (11:00 AM - 07:30 PM).

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:    A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Community Nutrition, Dietetics, Foods and Human Nutrition, Food Systems Management or Nutrition Education.

Experience:  None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online process is not available, please send your paper application to:  DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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