What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Community and Economic Development Assoc?
Job Description
Job Description
Do you want a career doing work that changes lives? Do you have a desire to have an impact on your community?
Join CEDA, the Community & Economic Development Association of Cook County, as we serve over 200,000 residents each year!
Title : WIC Nutritionist
Company : CEDA
Website : https : / / www.cedaorg.net /
Compensation : Commensurate with experience
Classification : Full Time; Non-Exempt
Location : Assigned to support CEDA WIC Clinics in south region (zip codes : Blue Island 60406, Chicago Heights 60411 and Harvey 60426).
This is a floating role to Chicago Heights, Harvey and Blue Island.
Schedule : 8 : 00a – 4 : 30p; Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday (may rotate week to week but will never exceed 5 days); change of schedule based on program needs and when Saturday clinics are open in region. Scheduled at 1 clinic each day : may vary as the same clinic for an entire week or rotate as a different clinic assignment every day.
Purpose : The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for nutrition and breastfeeding assessment and counseling of WIC clients; ensures that the assigned site operates efficiently and effectively, and that all activities are in compliance with DHS and agency policy.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for all WIC clinic functions and ensures all DHS and CEDA WIC policies and procedures are followed.
- Coordinates with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation and follow up.
- Communicates necessary site, staff and client issues to Supervisor.
- Provides nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding counseling when applicable, to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
- Provides appropriate counseling and follow up to high risk / high priority clients as determined by WIC assessment and adheres to program standards of practice.
- Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
- Schedules, coordinates and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.
- Maintains integrity of EBT card inventory, security, issuance and reconciliation.
- Accurately completes appropriate procedures to provide medically prescribed formulas.
- Obtains client anthropometric measurements as necessary, utilizing length / height boards, scales, head circumference tapes and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.
Qualifications :
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and other benefit options
AAP / EEO Statement
CEDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CEDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
CEDA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CEDA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
A DA Statement
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
