What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Southwest Community Health Center?
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing nutrition education, information, and referrals to participants of the WIC Program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Responsible for providing nutrition education, information, and referrals to participants of the WIC Program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- As a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) on the staff of the local program, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants.
- Is responsible for the diet assessment of WIC participants.
- Assures proper certification of eligible applicants.
- Assists with the implementation of the nutrition component plan of the local program.
- Assists with meeting local program objectives.
- Provides nutrition education and counseling that is appropriate to the WIC participant.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing, speaking and organizational abilities.
- Cultural and ethnic sensitivity essential, ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Computer knowledge required.
- CPR/BLS Certified
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or home economics with a major in foods and nutrition, from an accredited institution
- Prior experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility
- minimum of one year experience with a Master’s degree
- minimum of two years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The physical requirements and work environment described here 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. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff. The physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
