WIC NUTRITIONIST

JOB SUMMARY:

A professional nutritionist or vocational nurse assigned to function as a WIC Certifying Authority (CA).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Function as a WIC Certifying Authority (CA).
2. Determine client eligibility by assessment of client medical history and risk conditions.
3. Provide individual nutrition counseling to WIC clients based on risk conditions.
4. Provide counseling for risk conditions as defined by WIC policy to level of authority.
5. Responsible for proper issuance of food benefits, including non-contract infant formula, according to State Agency guidelines. Approve and oversee the ordering special medical products/formula up to the level of authority.
6. Provide appropriate medical and social service referrals as defined by WIC policy.
7. Responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential WIC charts.
8. Responsible for performing WIC self-audits and QA assignments.
9. Teach group nutrition education classes as assigned.
10. Order and maintain WIC equipment and supplies, as assigned.
11. Function as the Outreach coordinator, Training coordinator, BF coordinator or NE coordinator as assigned.
12. Function as a staff and/or site supervisor as assigned.
13. Advocate nutritional health and breastfeeding promotion.
14. Provide staff training as necessary.
15. Perform clerical and automated tasks necessary for WIC certification and food benefit delivery as needed and/or assigned.
16. Participate in Access Health committees as assigned to provide a cohesive program of service for agency clients.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.
    1. Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
    2. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or its equivalent OR a graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing Program. (Education must meet state mandates for position.)

1. Prior experience working with non-profit organizations preferred.
2. One year work experience with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
3. Bilingual ability in Spanish strongly preferred.

SKILLS AND EXPEREINCE:

1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with good organizational skills.
2. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
3. High ethical standards.
4. Team player.
5. Ability to handle multiple projects.
6. Ability to operate computer, copier, and fax.
7. Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
8. Ability to organize work, develops procedures, and follows instructions.
9. Ability to coordinate heavy correspondence including confidential documents.
10. Ability to maintain confidence regarding information processed.
11. Communication skills with ability to talk with and write to a wide variety of individuals to secure hard to get, but necessary information.
12. Well-organized and self-directed.
13. Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
14. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hours:

Employees will be assigned to a regular work schedule, which may include hours before 8:00 am, after 5:00 pm, and Saturdays as determined by department needs and requirements.