Nutritionist II - Breastfeeding Coordinator
About The Position
The Nutritionist II interviews applicants to assess nutritional and anthropometric status and determine eligibility for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The position develops nutrition education materials for WIC participants and the general community, promotes healthy nutrition practices, and provides individual and community breastfeeding support. The role serves as the Breastfeeding Coordinator and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Manager. The position assesses the growth and nutritional status of applicants and participants, provides nutrition education and counseling, and monitors progress through growth, weight gain, biochemical data, dietary assessments, and consultation with other health care providers. It also refers participants to other services when indicated, assesses infant and child immunization status, and assists the WIC director with caseload monitoring. Additional duties may be assigned, including assistance during a disaster.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and qualification pathways: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; a master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics plus two years of nutrition experience; Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration, plus a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of nutrition experience; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of nutrition experience.
- Subject to an SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the local operation of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
- Assess applicants’ growth and nutritional status and determine eligibility for the WIC program.
- Provide nutrition education on infant and child feeding, prenatal nutrition, and nutrition during pregnancy.
- Assess low- and high-risk children using growth measures, laboratory data, and in-depth interviews with caretakers.
- Provide counseling to children with acute and chronic health problems, including low birth weight, prematurity, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, multiple medical problems, tube feedings, and congenital disorders.
- Refer participants to other services, such as Medicaid, CC4C, and Family Services, when indicated by interviews and assessments.
- Follow participants’ progress through growth and weight-gain assessments, biochemical data, consultation with other health care providers, and dietary assessment; adjust medical nutrition therapy as indicated.
- Promote breastfeeding in the community and provide individual support to breastfeeding mothers.
- Develop nutrition education materials for breastfeeding mothers and educational handouts for WIC participants and the general population; assess usability and redesign materials as needed.
- Provide supplies and personal support to breastfeeding mothers.
- Assess immunization status of infants and children and refer them to a health care provider.
- Assist the WIC director in monitoring caseload.
- Assist as needed in the event of a disaster and perform other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Director, Deputy Director, or Health Director.
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Job Type
Full-time
