Health Professional 2 Registered Dietitian

Portage County Ohio•Ravenna, OH

25d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Professional 2 (Registered Dietitian) provides comprehensive nutrition services through the WIC program, including individualized counseling, breastfeeding support, and nutrition assessments for participants. This role contributes to positive health outcomes through education, counseling, and referrals. In addition to clinic responsibilities, this position participates in community outreach, maintains current knowledge of nutrition and public health practices, and supports organizational initiatives including quality improvement, accreditation, and emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered care in a fast-paced public health environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio.
Recent graduate with Limited Permit to practice dietetics in Ohio may be considered.
Maintain continuing education requirements to sustain licensure and/or registration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn WIC Certification System.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance to meet organizational needs and objectives.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
High level of customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record and Pre-employment Drug Testing

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) preferred.
Experience in maternal and child nutrition, including breastfeeding education, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding education and support to individuals and groups
Completes nutrition and anthropometric assessments
Determines supplemental food and formula packages
Assigns proper risk codes and completes chart documentation accordingly
Utilizes WIC certification system functions correctly
Develops behavioral objectives and nutrition care plans
Initiates health and social service agency referrals
Develops nutrition education materials
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures
Adheres to mandated reporter laws
Completes WIC Clinic Assistant duties to assist with clinic flow as needed
Participates in community outreach
Maintains current dietetic and breastfeeding knowledge and skills for optimal service
Stays current with state and local updates including WIC Policy and Procedure, WIC All Projects Letters (APL), meeting minutes and other pertinent materials.
Maintains computer skills
Complete WIC-required training: New Health Professional Training, System Security Training, Conflict of Interest, Civil Rights, VENA, USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum, Depression training.
Participate in quality improvement team projects and training initiatives, incorporating quality improvement principles into daily work activities.
Participate in public health emergency response activities as needed, including roles within the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System.
Attend and participate in agency-sponsored training, events, and activities.
Gather and organize documents to fulfill public records requests and other reporting obligations.
Participate in organizational activities that support and enhance agency accreditation.
Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance to meet organizational needs and objectives.