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Job Posting Title Nutrition Therapist I, II, III & IV Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 6 Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience. Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience. Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience. Level IV - up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience. Job Description The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. We value respect, collaboration, and service. OSDH is seeking a full-time Nutrition Therapist I, II, III or IV providing support to Pottawatomie County Health Department. This is a state employee position PIN 34002879 governed by the Civil Service Rules , in state government located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet,including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023 . The annual salary for this position isbased on education and experience. Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience. Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience. Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience. Level IV - up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience. Position Summary: The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients. Client services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. Provides services for the WIC program county health departments. Position Responsibilities/EssentialFunctions: The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Provides direct and indirect nutrition education services. Identifies high-risk individual referrals. Assesses the nutritional status and needs of high-risk participants and develops individual care plans (ICP). Provides and/or oversees food and formula prescriptions and coordinates with medical providers as appropriate. Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary. Documents ICP, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately. Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health. Provides nutrition in-service training to local agency staff who provide WIC services to participants. Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan, including breastfeeding promotion and support. Coordinates and provides routine WIC outreach in the community. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university. Level II: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Level III: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Level IV: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus four years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level I: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences, ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting, skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to develop positive working relationships. Level II: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques. Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application. Level III: Advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of advanced nutrition or lactation practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of program policies and procedures. Ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Level IV: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; Ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application; advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources, of federal and state program rules and regulations, of advanced nutrition or lactation practices, of principles and methods of teaching; ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs; Knowledge of fundamental supervisory principles and practices; Demonstrates effective leadership qualities; Displays professionalism and successfully manages conflict; Promotes a supportive work environment. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Travel Requirements: Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position possibly 24% of the time. Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE . Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Job Posting Title Nutrition Therapist I, II, III or IV Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 1 Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience Level IV- up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience PIN 34002768 Job Description The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. We value respect, collaboration, and service. OSDH is seeking a full-time time Nutrition Therapist to provide support within District 1, which includes Beaver, Custer, Harper, Texas, Woods and Woodard Counties. This is a state employee position PIN 34002768 governed by the Civil Service Rules , located in Woodward, OK.OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet,including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2022 . The annual salary for this position isbased on education and experience OSDH is seeking a Nutrition Therapist; this position may be hired at a level I, II or III. Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience Level IV- up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience PIN 34002768 Basic Purpose The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients. Client services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. Provides services for the WIC program county health departments. Typical Functions Evaluates nutrition and dietary needs of patients and clients. Initiates and conducts surveys as a basis for program development. Coordinates with other agencies or departments to provide educational materials, assess nutritional status of patients, clients, or the community and develop special menus. Provides in-service training to staff. Prepares consultation reports, survey results, quality improvement statistics, and other necessary documentation. Determines type of food preparation equipment needed for specific dietary requirements. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team reviewing treatment plans, or on a survey team, inspecting and assessing health, domiciliary or other facilities. Plans basic menus and food specifications, and procures goods for the facility. Level Descriptor This is the specialist level of the job family, where employees are assigned independent responsibility for planning and directing specialized nutrition programs. This will include conducting studies and surveys to assess nutritional status, planning and participating in public information and educational activities on nutrition, coordinating with other dietitians, nutrition therapists, and health professionals on requirements for preparation and dissemination of educational material, and providing nutrition consultation to programs and groups. These positions will serve as a dietary consultant on administrative and technical problems relating to nutrition, and will occasionally provide technical supervision to lower level dietitians, nutrition therapists, or food service specialists. Education and Experience Level I: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university. Level II: Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Level III: Consists of registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a food service operation or in a public or community health program or facility. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree in foods and nutrition with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Level IV: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus four years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Note: Written verification that all course work and clinical experience has been completed should be furnished by the program director from the college or university at the time of application. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of current dietetics and institutional diet management; of nutrition and its relationship to health; of nutritional values, costs and accounting; of available community resources; of health requirements and personal hygiene; of administrative principles and practices; of modern methods, materials and equipment used in food preparation and service; of conducting and interpreting nutrition surveys; of economic and social trends in nutrition; and of program planning and nutrition education techniques. Ability is required to plan menus for general and special therapeutic diets; to keep necessary records; to establish effective working relationships with others; to present and prepare educational materials; to develop curricula for nutrition education program; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to evaluate and judge the quality of food materials and develop menus; and to plan and deliver effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Special Requirements Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. 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Job Posting Title Nutrition Therapist I, II, or III Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 5 Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience PIN 34002115 Job Description Position Summary: To provide dietary and nutrition counseling, education programs, and nutrition assessments of individual clients at local health departments. Position Responsibilities/EssentialFunctions: The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Provides direct and indirect nutrition education services Identifies high-risk individual referrals Assesses the nutritional status and needs of high-risk participants and develops individual care plans (ICP) Provides and/or oversees food and formula prescriptions and coordinates with medical providers as appropriate Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary Documents ICP, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health Provides nutrition in-service training to local agency staff who provide WIC services to participants Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan, including breastfeeding promotion and support Coordinates and provides routine WIC outreach in the community Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university. Level II: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Level III: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level I: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences, ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting, skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to develop positive working relationships. Level II: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques. Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application Level III: Advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of advanced nutrition or lactation practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of program policies and procedures. Ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Application Requirements: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Job Posting Title Nutrition Therapist I, II, or III Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 6 Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience. Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience. Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience. Job Description The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. We value respect, collaboration, and service. OSDH is seeking a full-time Nutrition Therapist I, II, or III providing support to Grady County Health Department. This is a state employee position PIN 34002879 governed by the Civil Service Rules , in state government located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet,including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023 . The annual salary for this position isbased on education and experience. Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience. Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience. Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience. Position Summary: The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients. Client services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. Provides services for the WIC program county health departments. Position Responsibilities/EssentialFunctions: The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Provides direct and indirect nutrition education services. Identifies high-risk individual referrals. Assesses the nutritional status and needs of high-risk participants and develops individual care plans (ICP). Provides and/or oversees food and formula prescriptions and coordinates with medical providers as appropriate. Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary. Documents ICP, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately. Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health. Provides nutrition in-service training to local agency staff who provide WIC services to participants. Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan, including breastfeeding promotion and support. Coordinates and provides routine WIC outreach in the community. Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university. Level II: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Level III: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level I: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences, ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting, skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to develop positive working relationships. Level II: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques. Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application Level III: Advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of advanced nutrition or lactation practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of program policies and procedures. Ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Job Posting Title Food Service Specialist III Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Claremore Veterans Center Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) March 28, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $15.18 per hour Job Description Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are involved in handling, preparing, cooking and serving food for regular, modified and special diets at a state hospital, school, facility or institution. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. Typical Functions Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items. Supplies unit with meat, fish or fowl as ordered; cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish. Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers; follows written diet orders. Operates dishwasher; gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils. Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas. Labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays; picks up trays after use. Defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers and related equipment. Operates state-owned cars, vans, and/or other motorized transportation. Level Descriptor This is the leadership level of the job family, where employees are assigned responsibility for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit and supervising other Food Service Specialists in the requisition, storage, cooking, baking, and serving of food, the preparation of meats, poultry and fish for cooking, and the inspection and maintenance of sanitary kitchen and work areas. Under the direction of a Nutrition Therapist, some positions at this level will do nutritional assessments, ongoing charting in dietary progress notes and communicate with nursing and nutrition departments on patient concerns. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in a commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic food preparation techniques; of food service operations; of proper sanitation practices; of basic mathematics; of ingredients used in baking and cooking; of food storage, preparation and cooking; of recipe usage; of standard weights and measures used in cooking and calculating and measuring ingredients; of operation of kitchen equipment and utensils; of practices and problems of meat storage and preparation; of modern methods and materials used in large scale baking, cooking, and meat cutting; of cutting, mixing and adding ingredients to all types of meat; of sanitary and health standards; of supervisory principles and practices; and of basic nutrition. Ability is required to carry out routine tasks to completion; to follow oral and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to prepare and cook foods, baked goods and meat; to follow written and oral instructions; to direct the work of food service personnel; to use a variety of tools and knives to cut or slice meat and other foods; to control food stock; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Special Requirements The Oklahoma State Department of Health has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Job Posting Title Food Service Specialist III Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Claremore Veterans Center Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) April 04, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $15.18 per hour Job Description Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are involved in handling, preparing, cooking and serving food for regular, modified and special diets at a state hospital, school, facility or institution. This includes maintaining clean and sanitary work, preparation and serving areas. Typical Functions Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items. Supplies unit with meat, fish or fowl as ordered; cuts and prepares meat, poultry or fish. Cleans and prepares foods using tools such as knives, slicers and peelers and equipment such as ovens and steamers; follows written diet orders. Operates dishwasher; gathers, cleans, stacks and hand washes or scours pots, pans, dishes, silverware and other cooking and baking utensils. Removes refuse from kitchen area; sweeps mops and scrubs kitchen, dining and storage areas. Labels, loads and delivers food carts or trays; picks up trays after use. Defrosts and cleans refrigerators, walk-in coolers and related equipment. Operates state-owned cars, vans, and/or other motorized transportation. Level Descriptor This is the leadership level of the job family, where employees are assigned responsibility for performing highly skilled work involving the operation of an institutional food service unit and supervising other Food Service Specialists in the requisition, storage, cooking, baking, and serving of food, the preparation of meats, poultry and fish for cooking, and the inspection and maintenance of sanitary kitchen and work areas. Under the direction of a Nutrition Therapist, some positions at this level will do nutritional assessments, ongoing charting in dietary progress notes and communicate with nursing and nutrition departments on patient concerns. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in a commercial or institutional food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of vocational or technical school training in food preparation for the required experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic food preparation techniques; of food service operations; of proper sanitation practices; of basic mathematics; of ingredients used in baking and cooking; of food storage, preparation and cooking; of recipe usage; of standard weights and measures used in cooking and calculating and measuring ingredients; of operation of kitchen equipment and utensils; of practices and problems of meat storage and preparation; of modern methods and materials used in large scale baking, cooking, and meat cutting; of cutting, mixing and adding ingredients to all types of meat; of sanitary and health standards; of supervisory principles and practices; and of basic nutrition. Ability is required to carry out routine tasks to completion; to follow oral and written instructions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to prepare and cook foods, baked goods and meat; to follow written and oral instructions; to direct the work of food service personnel; to use a variety of tools and knives to cut or slice meat and other foods; to control food stock; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Special Requirements The Oklahoma State Department of Health has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8. Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Job Posting Title Nutritional Therapist I, II or III Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 7 Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. Level I: up to $56,088.00 Level II: up to $61,307.00 Level III: up to $67,437.00 PIN 34001977 Job Description Position Summary The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients. Client services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. Provides services for the WIC program county health departments. This is the basic level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing basic level nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, and nutrition education. This position provides direct service to individuals and groups by conducting nutrition education classes and providing individual nutrition counseling for high-risk participants. Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions Provides direct and indirect nutrition education services Identifies high-risk individual referrals Assesses the nutritional status and needs of high-risk participants and develops individual care plans (ICP) Provides and/or oversees food and formula prescriptions and coordinates with medical providers as appropriate Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary Documents ICP, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health Provides nutrition in-service training to local agency staff who provide WIC services to participants Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan, including breastfeeding promotion and support Coordinates and provides routine WIC outreach in the community Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers. Education and Experience Level I: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university. Level II: Registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Level III: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience. Valued Knowledge, skills and abilities Level I: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; Ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to develop position working relationships. Level II: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; Ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to develop position working relationships; knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application. Level III: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; Ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to develop position working relationships; knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application; advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources, of federal and state program rules and regulations, of advanced nutrition or lactation practices, of principles and methods of teaching, of program policies and procedures; ability is required to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Plus ability to plan and deliver effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Travel Requirements Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.