Nutritionist I - WIC Benton Park

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

12h

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. The Nutrition Educator is a member of the nutrition education team. The Nutrition Educator conducts nutrition education services in the context of a program to reduce the risk associated with nutritional deficiencies in the population they serve. The Nutrition Educator works under the leadership of the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutrition with a GPA of 3.0 or above. DPD Verification Statement in nutrition is required. (A.) If bachelor's degree is in Nutrition with GPA of 3.0 and DPD verification statement, must have master’s degree earned or in process. This may be in Nutrition or other related fields.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft office and Word processing applications.
Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Detailed oriented.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to handle multiple tasks well.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Ability to follow directions, learn new skills and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in changing environment.
Culturally competent.
Experience or desire to work with low-income and vulnerable families/individuals.

Nice To Haves

Leadership/volunteer experience and involvement in extracurricular activities related to nutrition and dietetics preferred.
Member of American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide quality customer service to clients and team members with an attitude of helpfulness, dignity and respect.
Provide counseling to WIC participants at moderate to high-risk level and document in the WIC Sise system.
Develop and record an individualized nutrition care plan according to established protocol.
Submit the required documentation and billing documents for reimbursement (for CPSP encounters) in EHR Electronic Health Record
Conduct nutrition health education classes to participants, staff and the community as needed.
Participate in community outreach and promotional activities.
Assist the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor in managing the services of the site including auditing of staff files to assess WIC policy competency, offer feedback and mentoring to employees regarding the outcome of those audits and conduct CPSP risk charting and staff training.
Willingness to work at multiple sites as needed and help by phone.
Provide education and support of breastfeeding and promote a breastfeeding friendly environment.
Comply with established Clinica Sierra Vista and WIC policies.
Maintain confidentiality and security at all times.
Support the mission of Clinica Sierra Vista and the WIC program.
Assist in certifying staff to WNA status, once WNA certification is obtained.
Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
Other duties as required.