What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc?
Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Position Title : WIC Nutritionist
Program : Health and Nutrition
Classification : Non-Exempt / Full Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES
- Conduct certification and re-certification interviews with WIC applicants within established time frames, in compliance with all program policies and regulations using the system of record
- Determine program eligibility through income verification, hematological testing, anthropometric measurements, dietary assessment and nutrition risk assignment
- Maintain proficiency in hematological procedures and pass proficiency test. Adhere strictly to standard precautions
- Develop and manage individualized care plans that address participants’ nutritional needs
- Address special needs of high-risk participants using a high-risk care plan
- Apply guided goal setting techniques to provide nutrition education / counseling based on identified nutritional risk
- Prescribe and tailor formula and food packages based on participants’ nutritional needs and issue EBT cards
- Maintain clinic bulletin board with current nutrition education / outreach materials at assigned clinic(s)
- Promote breastfeeding to all participants and maintain a breastfeeding-friendly environment in all clinics
- Maintain proficiency in breastfeeding promotion / support and pass annual tests
- Document all information in MIS and participant charts according to policy
- Assist with all monitoring reviews
- Manage inventory of nutrition education / breastfeeding materials in assigned county clinics; assist with maintaining inventory of other supplies as needed
- Maintain proficiency on state-issued laptop and printer
- Issue Farmers Market checks to eligible customers
- Act as resource person for WIC participants with special needs, making appropriate referrals for other services in the community
- Act as liaison between WIC and health professionals in the community
- Assist Nutrition Education Coordinator at staff in-services by periodically providing nutrition education topics or reports from professional conferences / meetings
- Utilize available resource materials, i.e. Nutrition Education journals, newsletters, research papers, self-study modules, workshops and trusted internet sites for staying abreast of N.E. and WIC topics
- Commit to and follow the mission of CAP and its core values
- Execute other work-related duties, including flexible clinic assignments, deemed necessary by the WIC or CAP supervisors
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered :
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
