November 15, 2024

State of Missouri

Raytown

FULL TIME

Nutrition Specialist-4047035

Job Location: This position will be located at 8800 E. 63rd Street, 6th floor Raytown, MO 64133. This position will also have a telecommuting/distributed work option available. Regular daytime travel within the state of Missouri will be required.
Why you’ll love this position:
If you join our mission-driven team, you will have a vital role in providing nutrition assistance to Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults by working with the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. You will be a trusted professional who will train and support individuals and businesses who are providing food to the recipients of these USDA programs. In addition, you will assess compliance to the requirements of these programs by conducting monitoring reviews. You will also serve as a nutrition consultant to administrators, public health agencies, and program participants. This position provides an opportunity for you to exercise independent judgment and initiative, as well as an opportunity to be a part of an amazing team to collaborate and work with all who have a responsibility to carry out the same mission: Help Missourians Eat Healthy.

Monitor for contract compliance with federal and state regulations, report non-compliance, provide follow-up evaluation, and make recommendations or corrections.
Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of all job responsibilities to include program monitoring and technical assistance.
Conduct in-person and online trainings and review all training manuals and materials for these programs.
Coordinate with program management staff on review findings, training needs, and scheduling issues.
Serve as a nutrition consultant in an area of nutrition specialty to administrative and program staff relative to nutritional needs and services.
Complete program monitoring paperwork, correspondence, and scheduling in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Three or more years of professional experience as a nutritionist is required.
A valid drivers license is required.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Sara West, sara.west@health.mo.gov/573-751-6254
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees