Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22144651
County: Pulaski City: Little Rock
Posting End Date: 11/27/24
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,674.37
Division of Local Public Health – Pulaski County Local Public Health Unit
*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Additional Preferences:
Frequent in-state and occasional out-of-state travel required. Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
Some alternative or non-traditional work hours and special clinic hours may be required outside of normal operating hours. Office work hours starting and ending times may vary and include extended hours and weekend rotation during a Public Health Emergency or Pandemic.
Hiring Official: V. Jones
Recruitment Contact: Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Class Code: L063C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00
Summary
The Family Consumer Science Specialist is responsible for providing nutrition guidance to patients and families and conducting nutritional education programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy
Functions
Counsels patients and families concerning nutrition risk conditions, such as anemia and low or high weight gain, for disease prevention and control. Collects and evaluates patients' medical history data and tests results to determine physical changes and problems attributed to diet for care plan development. Develops individual care plans for patients and monitors progress to measure plans' effectiveness. Maintains records of nutrition assessment, care plan development, and counseling materials for follow-up monitoring and possible home visits. Conducts in-service nutrition education programs for other department staff and presents programs to schools, churches, community groups, and organizations to educate members of the public on the importance of proper eating habits. Advises patients and families on meal preparation and budget planning. Consults with Nutritionist/Dietician concerning special diets for patients referred from other agencies and/or makes appropriate patient referrals. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of nutrition/dietetic theories, functions, and issues. Knowledge of nutrition needs assessment, counseling, and care plan development processes and techniques. Knowledge of rules and regulations governing in-home nutrition counseling and care plan development. Ability to assess nutrition needs at different stages of the life cycle and develop individual nutrition care plans. Ability to counsel and advise patients and families on disease prevention and control meal preparation and budget planning. Ability to conduct in-service nutrition education programs and present information to the public. Ability to consult with nutrition/dietetic and other health professionals concerning special diets or referrals to other health care services. Ability to maintain nutrition assessment and care plan development records and monitor plan's progress.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in home economics, dietetics, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
