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v' 1a.: ElVIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Nutritionist (CNP)
Closing Date: 04/30/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-054-5
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Nutrition Assistant Program
Location: 66 W. Pima St.
City: Sacaton, AZ
Area of Interest: Community ServicesSalary/ Hourly Range: $56,957.
00 - $83,957.
00 SalaryDISTINGUSHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The Nutritionist provides nutrition services for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC), Federal Distribution
Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) within the Nutrition
Assistance Program. The incumbent oversees the nutrition services to ensure that quality nutrition services are
being provided. Primary roles include high risk clients assessments, menu development for elderly and nutrition
education material.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Nutritionist counsels high risk clients during WIC clinics; assesses the health and diet of clients, by
performing height, weight, and hemoglobin checks; available to clients at their request for one-on-one dietary
issues or concerns. Must be able to perform the duties of the Certi?ed Competent Authority and to include:
overseeing nutrition services performed by other staff through ?le reviews and observations; Conducting
nutrition classes for WIC participants.The Nutritionist serves as a resource to staff for nutrition education and breastfeeding information; Serves as
a contact for district cooks for questions about menu preparation; Responsible for district kitchen inspections,
?ling a consultant report bi-annually for each of the seven districts; Observes and assesses adherence to
menus, recipes, and sanitation techniques.The Nutritionist is responsible for menu development for the Elderly Nutrition Program; develops a menu
that follows the nutrition guidelines of the grant. Responsible to review and approve of all menus to comply
with the contractor service requirement.Develops nutrition materials such as: Program ?yers, healthy recipes, and nutrition education material for the
monthly distribution calendars.Assist in training of staff by monitoring staff during nutrition education client appointments and
recommending any improvements as needed.Provides food and formula approvals for WIC clients.Develops and implements the nutrition and breastfeeding goals and objectives and assists in the evaluation of
the objectives.Refers high risk clients to health and social services as needed and follows-up on referralsPrescribes food packages to high-risk clients as appropriate.Effectively use data and reports to evaluate, manage and improve nutrition services.Coordinates nutrition services with other internal WIC Program operations and other external partners,
including both public and private organizations.
Maintains con?dentiality of client and vendor information.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of WIC and other federal nutrition programs.Knowledge of health and social services programs in the community.Knowledge of or willingness to learn cultural values and beliefs of the population that affect nutrition status.
Excellent knowledge of infant formulas and their use.Excellent knowledge of various diseases and how nutrition is impacted by these diseases to include dialysis
diets.Knowledge of nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.Knowledge of or ability to learn the authorized WIC foods and food packages.Demonstrate ability to develop, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives.Knowledge of WIC certi?cation and eligibility requirements, preferred or ability to learn.Knowledge and skill in breastfeeding promotion, identi?cation of problems, counseling of mothers and
support of mothers, preferred or willingness to learn.Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to analyze and evaluate data and reports.Ability to maintain detailed records.Ability to develop training curricula and conduct effective training sessions.Ability to pay close attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to critically think.Ability and willingness to travel.Ability to use Participant Centered Services skills such as rapport building, af?rmations, open-ended
questions, re?ections and summarizing in counseling and use tools provided.Ability to adapt to new situations, policies and procedures.Ability to understand, interprets, and explains growth grids and weight gain grids.Strong ability to speak clearly, concisely and effective one-on-one and in groups.Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Excellent pro?ciency in nutrition, nutrition assessment, and counseling skills.High pro?ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer and ability to learn other software
applications including the WIC computer systems.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Nutrition or a closely
related ?eld, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Public Health, Community Health Education, or
Clinical Nutrition; or any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to
perform the duties of this position.Masters degree preferred.Must be registered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must complete approved breastfeeding training within six (6) months of hire.
Must successfully complete a training program approved by ITCA on providing nutrition services to high risk
clients.Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Required to pass a background check.Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.BENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 04/30/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-054-5
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Nutrition Assistant Program
Location: 66 W. Pima St.
City: Sacaton, AZ
Area of Interest: Community ServicesSalary/ Hourly Range: $56,957.
00 - $83,957.
00 SalaryDISTINGUSHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The Nutritionist provides nutrition services for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC), Federal Distribution
Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) within the Nutrition
Assistance Program. The incumbent oversees the nutrition services to ensure that quality nutrition services are
being provided. Primary roles include high risk clients assessments, menu development for elderly and nutrition
education material.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Nutritionist counsels high risk clients during WIC clinics; assesses the health and diet of clients, by
performing height, weight, and hemoglobin checks; available to clients at their request for one-on-one dietary
issues or concerns. Must be able to perform the duties of the Certi?ed Competent Authority and to include:
overseeing nutrition services performed by other staff through ?le reviews and observations; Conducting
nutrition classes for WIC participants.The Nutritionist serves as a resource to staff for nutrition education and breastfeeding information; Serves as
a contact for district cooks for questions about menu preparation; Responsible for district kitchen inspections,
?ling a consultant report bi-annually for each of the seven districts; Observes and assesses adherence to
menus, recipes, and sanitation techniques.The Nutritionist is responsible for menu development for the Elderly Nutrition Program; develops a menu
that follows the nutrition guidelines of the grant. Responsible to review and approve of all menus to comply
with the contractor service requirement.Develops nutrition materials such as: Program ?yers, healthy recipes, and nutrition education material for the
monthly distribution calendars.Assist in training of staff by monitoring staff during nutrition education client appointments and
recommending any improvements as needed.Provides food and formula approvals for WIC clients.Develops and implements the nutrition and breastfeeding goals and objectives and assists in the evaluation of
the objectives.Refers high risk clients to health and social services as needed and follows-up on referralsPrescribes food packages to high-risk clients as appropriate.Effectively use data and reports to evaluate, manage and improve nutrition services.Coordinates nutrition services with other internal WIC Program operations and other external partners,
including both public and private organizations.
Maintains con?dentiality of client and vendor information.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of WIC and other federal nutrition programs.Knowledge of health and social services programs in the community.Knowledge of or willingness to learn cultural values and beliefs of the population that affect nutrition status.
Excellent knowledge of infant formulas and their use.Excellent knowledge of various diseases and how nutrition is impacted by these diseases to include dialysis
diets.Knowledge of nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.Knowledge of or ability to learn the authorized WIC foods and food packages.Demonstrate ability to develop, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives.Knowledge of WIC certi?cation and eligibility requirements, preferred or ability to learn.Knowledge and skill in breastfeeding promotion, identi?cation of problems, counseling of mothers and
support of mothers, preferred or willingness to learn.Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to analyze and evaluate data and reports.Ability to maintain detailed records.Ability to develop training curricula and conduct effective training sessions.Ability to pay close attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to critically think.Ability and willingness to travel.Ability to use Participant Centered Services skills such as rapport building, af?rmations, open-ended
questions, re?ections and summarizing in counseling and use tools provided.Ability to adapt to new situations, policies and procedures.Ability to understand, interprets, and explains growth grids and weight gain grids.Strong ability to speak clearly, concisely and effective one-on-one and in groups.Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Excellent pro?ciency in nutrition, nutrition assessment, and counseling skills.High pro?ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer and ability to learn other software
applications including the WIC computer systems.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Nutrition or a closely
related ?eld, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Public Health, Community Health Education, or
Clinical Nutrition; or any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to
perform the duties of this position.Masters degree preferred.Must be registered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must complete approved breastfeeding training within six (6) months of hire.
Must successfully complete a training program approved by ITCA on providing nutrition services to high risk
clients.Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Required to pass a background check.Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the
application.BENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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