Nutritionist I 118008004

Cumberland County • 103 Laketree Blvd. Spring Lake, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutritionist I is responsible for providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the WIC Program. This responsibility includes assessing the nutritional needs of clients, and providing individual and group nutrition education based on assessed needs of clients and the program. The Nutritionist works basically with low-risk clients, but at times may also need to assess and provide nutrition education/information to high-risk clients. This employee is also responsible for making appropriate referrals to other division and department staff, community agencies and health care providers.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university
• Candidates should provide documentation of registration status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration; provide university or college transcripts or CADE verification statement.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
• Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Background check and negative drug test are required.

Nice To Haves

• The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutrition status of WIC Program applicants to determine eligibility using anthropometrics, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic data.
• For WIC Program participants, assess data and instruct clients/caregivers on assessed nutritional/medical status and provide appropriate education materials as needed.
• Determine and document an appropriate care plan based on assessed needs and provide instruction/education.
• Provide both individual and group education to clients and staff on various topics in nutrition and related health-care concerns.
• Provide breastfeeding education to WIC participants according to program policy and procedures.
• Make needed referrals to breastfeeding peer counselors and /or staff breastfeeding educators.
• Accurately measure and weigh program applicants/participants.
• Maintain an accurate log of daily activities and services provided.
• Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level