What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Counselor (CPPA) - Bethlehem position at Maternal and Family Health Services?
Description
Maternal and Family Health Services' programs touch the lives of over 90,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.
Working to meet the health and nutritional needs of women, children and families with information, education, and quality care, MFHS is currently seeking a full time Nutrition Counselor to work in our Bethlehem WIC location.
Job Summary :
Responsible for the collection of data and the performance of screenings for client eligibility determination. Perform duties to assure the delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education and non- high-risk certifications to eligible clients in accordance with organizational goals and program procedures.
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Deliver and document nutrition education including providing breastfeeding promotion and support, preparing nutrition care plans, providing and documenting nutrition and breastfeeding contacts for nonhigh-risk participants, and prescribing and tailoring standard (nonhigh-risk) food packages for participant's medical / nutritional needs and preferences. Ensure all pieces of the nutrition interview are completed.
- Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to participants including appropriate follow-up referrals.
- Consult or refer to NEC, CPA, Breastfeeding Coordinator, or Designated Breastfeeding Expert in the agency when the situation is outside the CPPA scope or the CPPA is unsure how to handle a situation.
- Verify, or confirm verification of, identification and residency of all applicants / participants; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration status.
- Conduct and document a thorough participant assessment and document identification of WIC risk code(s).
- Explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of what to expect during the appointment ("WIC Rules" and "Participant's Rights and Responsibilities"); provide food instruments and explain the food list and procedure for use of E-WIC card; , and schedule WIC appointments as per guidelines.
- Perform, record, and assess hematological and anthropometric measurements.
- Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS.
- Monitor and promote nutrition education, breastfeeding and outreach activities for participants in accordance with the current Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding and Outreach annual plans.
- Use Text Magic to communicate appointment information with participants.
- Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.
- Perform other duties necessary to support the provision of services.
Qualifications / Requirements / Experience :
