DIETETIC TECHNICIAN 8125

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class provides technical support and assistance in providing nutrition services to program participants. The incumbent may be responsible for monitoring a program at several different sites including home delivered programs and WIC programs. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Provides technical support and assistance to professional nutritionists and dieticians;

Provides services to women, infants and children on basic nutrition education based on information gained through assessment of client needs;

Teaches individual and/or group classes following lesson plans developed for nutrition education and food service techniques by a dietician or nutritionist;

Evaluates menus/food plans for nutritional adequacy;

Observes and evaluates food service techniques;

Interviews program participants and ensures that program mandates are met including taking anthropometrical measurements and hematological values when required;

Maintains and updates client records according to established rules and procedures.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nutrition and dietetics; thorough knowledge of menu planning techniques and methods; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to apply nutritional principles to the needs and requirements of program participants; ability to supervise support personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various agencies, organizations and residents of a community, as well as co-workers and administrators; ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

For all employees hired after 9/26/14, Registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Depending upon assignment, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the New York State required training modules on WIC Program policies and procedures and attend State-approved Competent Professional Authorities (CPA) training at the WIC Training Center within six (6) months of appointment. These candidates must also obtain continuing education hours relevant to WIC in order to maintain employment.

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to be credentialed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services’ Compliance Bureau Credentialing Committee, and maintain this credential throughout employment in the assignment.

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R9/26/14

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/2015