Nutrition & Administrative Services Consultant - Public Health Nutritionist (20014175)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC helps eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. ODH is seeking a Nutrition and Administrative Services (NAS) Consultant to plan and implement a statewide program to deliver and monitor nutrition services in the Ohio WIC program. This position serves as consultant in areas of certification, nutrition education, food issuance, administration, financial management, computer system functions, and vendor relations for an assigned number of local WIC projects. Duties will include: Providing nutrition and administrative consultation and technical assistance to local projects in person and/or by telephone Clarifying and interpreting program standards, policies, and procedures to WIC directors, health care professionals who assist local projects (e.g., nurses, nutritionists, physicians), and relevant officials (e.g., health commissioners, agency directors) Coordinating services with other programs within ODH and with other state agencies Reviewing local projects program plans, grant applications, budgets, action plans, and nutrition education plans for compliance with State WIC policy. Making recommendations for funding approval/disapproval, staffing levels, and writing special grant conditions. Planning and conducting State WIC sponsored training sessions (e.g., new health professional training, specialized classes) for local project staff. Monitoring the nutrition component in local WIC projects to ensure that persons who are enrolled are at nutritional risk, that appropriate counseling and education are provided, and that appropriate food packages are prescribed. Participating in development of goals, objectives, and activities for the WIC State Plan and the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application as assigned. Participating in development of related workshops and planning groups within the Office of Health Improvement and Wellness to improve overall coordination of service delivery to mothers and children. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Requirements

Requires current licensure as dietitian as issued by State Medical Board per Section 4759.06 of Ohio Revised Code
must be able to provide own transportation.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or higher degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
Local, state, or federal WIC program experience
Experience providing technical assistance to grantees including fiscal consultation
Experience writing, reviewing, and interpreting policies and procedures
Experience in creating, delivering, and evaluating trainings
Experience creating and reviewing nutrition education resources
Experience in creating and delivering presentations
Certified Lactation Consultant/Specialist or similar

Responsibilities

Providing nutrition and administrative consultation and technical assistance to local projects in person and/or by telephone
Clarifying and interpreting program standards, policies, and procedures to WIC directors, health care professionals who assist local projects (e.g., nurses, nutritionists, physicians), and relevant officials (e.g., health commissioners, agency directors)
Coordinating services with other programs within ODH and with other state agencies
Reviewing local projects program plans, grant applications, budgets, action plans, and nutrition education plans for compliance with State WIC policy.
Making recommendations for funding approval/disapproval, staffing levels, and writing special grant conditions.
Planning and conducting State WIC sponsored training sessions (e.g., new health professional training, specialized classes) for local project staff.
Monitoring the nutrition component in local WIC projects to ensure that persons who are enrolled are at nutritional risk, that appropriate counseling and education are provided, and that appropriate food packages are prescribed.
Participating in development of goals, objectives, and activities for the WIC State Plan and the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application as assigned.
Participating in development of related workshops and planning groups within the Office of Health Improvement and Wellness to improve overall coordination of service delivery to mothers and children.

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