Health Professional 2 Registered Dietitian
Company: Portage County Ohio
Location: Ravenna
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Position: Health Professional 2 (Registered Dietitian) Division
: Community Health Division (WIC Program- Ravenna) Classification:
Full Time; Non-Exempt (Classified), with a one-year probationary
period. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am- 4:30pm: May require
some weekend and evening hours. Evening clinics are held twice
monthly: 10:00am 6:30pm. Salary Range: $24.00- $28.00 per hour,
commensurate with experience. Reports To: WIC Supervisor Position
Summary: The Health Professional 2 (Registered Dietitian) provides
comprehensive nutrition services through the WIC program, including
individualized counseling, breastfeeding support, and nutrition
assessments for participants. This role contributes to positive
health outcomes through education, counseling, and referrals. In
addition to clinic responsibilities, this position participates in
community outreach, maintains current knowledge of nutrition and
public health practices, and supports organizational initiatives
including quality improvement, accreditation, and emergency
preparedness. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented,
collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality,
client-centered care in a fast-paced public health environment. Job
Description: WIC Clinic Duties: Provides nutrition education and
counseling, breastfeeding education and support to individuals and
groups; completes nutrition and anthropometric assessments;
determines supplemental food and formula packages; assigns proper
risk codes and completes chart documentation accordingly; utilizes
WIC certification system functions correctly; develops behavioral
objectives and nutrition care plans; initiates health and social
service agency referrals; develops nutrition education materials;
maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures;
adheres to mandated reporter laws; completes WIC Clinic Assistant
duties to assist with clinic flow as needed. Non-Clinic Duties:
Participates in community outreach; maintains current dietetic and
breastfeeding knowledge and skills for optimal service; stays
current with state and local updates including WIC Policy and
Procedure, WIC All Projects Letters (APL), meeting minutes and
other pertinent materials. Maintains computer skills. Other duties
as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. Organizational Duties: Complete
WIC-required training: New Health Professional Training, System
Security Training, Conflict of Interest, Civil Rights, VENA, USDA
Breastfeeding Curriculum, Depression training. Participate in
quality improvement team projects and training initiatives,
incorporating quality improvement principles into daily work
activities. Participate in public health emergency response
activities as needed, including roles within the Incident Command
System/National Incident Management System. All health district
employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to
respond to threats to the public’s health in accordance with the
Portage County Combined General Health District Emergency Response
Plan. Attend and participate in agency-sponsored training, events,
and activities. Gather and organize documents to fulfill public
records requests and other reporting obligations. Participate in
organizational activities that support and enhance agency
accreditation. Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance to meet
organizational needs and objectives.
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