Nutritionist - Part Time #935

McHenry County (IL)•Woodstock, IL

69d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing nutrition counseling and education, promoting breastfeeding, performing WIC certifications, prescribing food packages, and issuing EBT benefits for WIC participants. Team oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or an Illinois Registered Nurse.
May have Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences with minimum of 8 college courses from an accredited institution in Health Sciences. One from each of the following areas:
Biology
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Infant Growth and Development
Introduction to Clinical Research
Nutrition
Psychology or Counseling Skills or Communication Skills
Sociology or Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Anthropology
Safe driving record with valid and current Illinois driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the Covid vaccination as determined by the CDC and IDPH, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate individual and group nutrition counseling in accordance with WIC guidelines
Assists participants in determining nutrition goals to achieve before their next visit
Documents participant notes in WIC MIS (IWIC) to ensure continuity of care as outlined in WIC policy
Performs anthropometric and lab procedures according to WIC guidelines and records findings
Assigns risk factors and WIC food packages accordingly
Prepares lesson plans and provides innovative nutrition education
Plans and provides nutrition literature to reinforce education provided
Follows WIC procedures in providing medically prescribed formulas
Willingness to work at any WIC locations within the county
Support breastfeeding promotion and education
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.

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