Job Description
Job Description
Duties and other assigned tasks and responsibilities are designed to meet CCPHC’s mission of delivering the essential public health services of prevention, promotion and protection to the communities of Clay County, as well as a response to the CCPHC Strategic Plan. The plan outlines our desired future and answers the questions where we want to be in the future and how do we get there. The plan is available on the Intranet, and goals assigned to staff will be linked in annual employee performance goals.
SUMMARY
The WIC Nutritionist provides accurate nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors, and provides appropriate nutrition and breastfeeding education to all participants according to the state WIC Program policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Coordinates all nutrition and breastfeeding services provided to participants
- Provides breastfeeding education and support to all participants; completes a breastfeeding assessment; provide proper counseling and support in a manner that is consistent with WIC regulations, policies and initiatives
- Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling for high-risk participants, completes the high-risk care plan and documents the nutrition education contact
- Participates in conducting studies and surveys
- Provides recommendations for improvement of nutrition education materials used in the WIC program
- Obtains and documents demographic information, height / length, weight measurements, hemoglobin / hematocrit values, oral and nutrition assessments and other necessary medical and / or health information to certify WIC participants
- Determines health, medical and nutrition eligibility by assigning risk factors and explaining the certifying risk factors to the participant
- Recommends appropriate supplemental foods, exempt formulas and WIC eligible medical foods in accordance with policies and procedures
- Provides relevant, culturally appropriate, health / nutrition information and referral services to participants
- Processes client vouchers
- May act as the Breastfeeding Coordinator if assigned by the local WIC provider
- Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and / or procedures
- Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines / regulations
- Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable
PUBLIC HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical / Assessment Skills
Contributes to assessments of community health status and factors influencing health in a communityUses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationIdentifies quantitative and qualitative data and information that can be used for assessing the health of a communityApplies ethical principles in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationPolicy Development / Program Planning Skills
Describes implications of policies, programs, and servicesGathers information that can inform options for policies, programs, and services Implements policies, programs, and servicesApplies strategies for continuous quality improvementDescribes how public health informatics is used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesCommunication Skills
Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizationsSolicits input from individuals and organizations for improving the health of a communityConveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approachesSuggests approaches for disseminating public health data and informationCultural Competency Skills
Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a communityDescribes the ways diversity may influence policies, programs, services, and the health of a communityDescribes the effects of policies, programs, and services on different populations in a communityCommunity Dimensions of Practice Skills
Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a communityCollaborates with community partners to improve health in a communityEngages community members to improve health in a communityDescribes the programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve the health of a communityPublic Health Sciences Skills
Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public healthDescribes how public health sciences are used in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health ServicesDescribes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesRetrieves evidence from print and electronic sources to support decision makingFinancial Planning and Management Skills
Describes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizationsAdheres to organizational policies and proceduresContributes to development of program budgets and provides information for funding proposalsUses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performanceMotivates colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goalsUses performance management systems for program and organizational improvementLeadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communitiesDescribes public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levelsDescribes ways to improve individual and program performanceParticipates in professional development opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, food science, home economics or closely related field; including or supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in foods and nutrition including one or more courses in diet therapy and community nutrition; or completion of an undergraduate curriculum approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registration or current eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be accepted in lieu of other specified qualifications.Two years of experience is preferredExcellent communication and computer skills are requiredA current driver’s license and auto insurance are requiredMust have or be able to obtain professional liability insurance and successfully complete state required training within the time designated by state WIC office and successfully complete any mandatory re-trainingPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to perform office work and provide servicesThe employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other hazardous materialsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
