NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Nutrition Specialist-Grant Funded
1729 N. Trekell Rd 120 Casa Grande AZ 85122, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32K/yr - $46K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a local government organization in Pinal County that focuses on improving the lives of its citizens. They are seeking a Nutrition Specialist to assist residents with access to Community Health Nutrition Programs, including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, and to provide nutritional counseling and education under the Public Health Services Department policies.
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Responsibilities
Assist PHSD clients with information and services for a variety of Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Federal Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, Commodity Supplemental Food Programs (CSFP), and other nutritional/breastfeeding counseling programs and support services and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies
Interview clients, document income status and current living conditions, and determine eligibility for CHNP services
Evaluate clients’ nutrition/breastfeeding and health-related needs, discuss and document clients’ eating habits, health history, and current medical condition, and work with client to develop personal goals and a nutrition/breastfeeding care plan
Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition/breastfeeding practices, provide educational material and personalized information on CHNP and PHSD programs, and refer clients to other service providers as needed
Measure height/weight and hemoglobin (blood) testing
Assist clients to access other health care professionals, regional agencies, and community services programs
Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on program participation
Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as assigned
Train and cross-train in a variety of nutrition, breastfeeding and healthcare programs
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
Preferred
One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program
Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills
Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of Health Services
Benefits
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays**+** One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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