Nutrition Consultant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Nutrition Consultant provides support and guidance to local agencies serving WIC families across Indiana. The role responds to questions and concerns from local agency staff and WIC clients; reviews and edits evidence-based nutrition education materials and online lessons offered through the Indiana WIC mobile app; and develops or revises policies and staff trainings for WIC clinic operations. The position also researches and updates the State’s list of infant formulas and other nutritional products issued to WIC clients. Some travel, including overnight travel, is required for onsite clinic visits conducted as part of USDA-required local agency reviews. The role monitors local agencies for compliance with federal and state requirements, provides nutrition consultation, investigates service concerns, and prepares reports and recommendations on agency management evaluations. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition or dietetics.
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Ability to travel, including overnight, with reasonable accommodation.
Adhere to current nutrition practices and standards.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of public health nutrition.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate federal regulations, state policies and procedures, and federal and state laws.
Specialized knowledge of accepted administrative and organizational methods.
Ability to identify problems or needs in local agency operations and determine solutions and recommend resolutions.
Ability to develop and provide expert consultation and education using complex technology and effective communication with individuals or groups.
Ability to interpret scientific literature.
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Monitor, review, and evaluate local agencies continuously to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Revise and assist in developing state policies and compliance guidelines related to nutrition and clinic services within the project area.
Develop standards for nutrition training.
Provide onsite consultations to agencies or clients concerning nutrition and interpretation of regulations.
Investigate and resolve complaints concerning nutrition and clinic service problems.
Prepare reports on findings and corrective actions from local agency management evaluations, make recommendations, and provide education on regulatory compliance.
Develop and distribute information regarding nutritional care, standards, and guidelines.
Respond to questions and concerns from local agency staff and WIC clients.
Review and edit evidence-based nutrition education materials and online nutrition education lessons offered through the Indiana WIC mobile app.
Develop or revise policies and staff trainings specific to WIC clinic operations.
Research and update the State’s list of infant formulas and other nutritional products issued to WIC clients.
Conduct onsite clinic visits as part of USDA-required local agency reviews.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
Health savings account with biweekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Free parking for most positions
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