Nutrition Program Consultant
State of North Carolina
- Wake County, NC
- $54,197-81,295 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
At NC DHHS the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians. DCFW works to ensure that North Carolina's children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. DCFW has complementary Public Health and Mental health programming that maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children's behavioral health services, and early intervention programs.This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and providing statewide nutrition, policy, and education resources, and materials for institutions applying for or participating in the CACFP. This position will develop and conduct training using principles of adult learning. This position will oversee the NC CACFP participation in one or more state obesity prevention initiatives, including breastfeeding-friendly childcare designation, farm to preschool, Go NAPSACC, IHOPE, and other obesity prevention programs. This position requires an individual with nutrition expertise who can provide accurate and consumer-friendly nutrition information to child care and adult day care providers.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food production, including purchasing, menu planning, sanitation, food storage, staffing and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal laws, statues and regulations governing child nutrition and child care programs.
- Ability to learn, interpret and apply applicable regulations pertaining to Child Nutrition Programs.
- Ability to analyze program-related issues accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to train others on CACFP laws and program operations.
- Skills in planning, designing and developing educational programs, planning programs and intervention strategies, public speaking, organizing work, working with individuals and on a team.
- Skills in using technology to develop and deliver training, including webinar, video, PowerPoint, Adobe Connect, and Rise 360.
Prefer that the applicant has experience in federally funded child nutrition programs, training and module development, adult learning principals, and nutrition policy.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition from an appropriately accredited institution and holds the credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and three years of program administration or supervisory experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here:Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.Please refer to the link below for additional information:NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.