WIC Nutrition Consultant (2 positions, 1 English/Spanish bilingu | Portland, OR

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  • Location: Portland, OR

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: Paid Leave Days: o 11 paid holidays each yearo 3 additional paid " Personal Business Days" each yearo 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every montho 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.

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.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.

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; ANDA 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 Bachelors degree and three years work experience A Masters degree and two years work experience A Doctoral degree and one years work experience NOTE: transcripts will not be required as part of the initial application process but may be requested at any time during the recruitment or hire process.

Desired Attributes Local agency experience with the WIC program. Lived or work experience with people from diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds, abilities, and economic challenges. Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience coaching and training, particularly using a strengths based approach. Strong skills 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. 1 position: Spanish/English bilingual skills Proficient How to apply: Complete the online application at oregonjobs. org using job number REQ-142861 Deadline: 12/20/2023

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