PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZAITONAL UNIT:

The purpose of the Nutrition Services section is to administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and to provide medical nutrition therapy, in accordance with the American Dietetics Association (ADA) standards of professional practice. The WIC program must be administered in compliance with the financial eligibility and medical/nutritional criteria as defined by the state policy. A registered dietitian will provide enhanced medical nutrition therapy, and the program will be administered in compliance with state and local procedures.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of the Nutritionist II position is to provide nutrition services and determine eligibility for persons participating in the WIC program and Enhanced Medical Nutrition Therapy program. Accurate and appropriate services will be provided in accordance with state and local policies and with ADA standards of professional practice. Compliance with departmental guidelines, administrative support, clerical guidance, and supervisory relief will be required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Other hours may be set or required per County policy.