Registered Dietitian / WIC Coordinator
About The Position
Benton County Health Services is currently seeking a Temporary Registered Dietitian / WIC Coordinator to join the team. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, and under the guidance of the Public Health Nurse Program Manager, administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, including planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations; provide nutrition assessments, intervention and education to individuals and families, including high-risk counseling; develop individual care plans based on nutritional assessments; issue food package benefits; plan and coordinate WIC specific education initiatives; breastfeeding promotion and support training and service evaluation; schedule, organize, and assign work to program staff; and conduct clinical and community level outreach. This is an on-call position not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or a related health science field
- 1 year of related health services experience
- Registered Dietitian Licensure required
- Valid Oregon driver's license
- Knowledge of WIC program administration
- Commitment to racial equity and social justice, and knowledge of how social determinants impact health
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner
- Ability to interpret and communicate State and Federal rules regulations and procedures
- Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Detail oriented, highly organized, and prioritize work effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to participate in problem-solving
- Ability to update and draft policy, as necessary
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships based on trust with employees, clients, community partners, and community
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish English preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, including planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations
- Provide nutrition assessments, intervention and education to individuals and families, including high-risk counseling
- Develop individual care plans based on nutritional assessments
- Issue food package benefits
- Plan and coordinate WIC specific education initiatives
- Breastfeeding promotion and support training and service evaluation
- Schedule, organize, and assign work to program staff
- Conduct clinical and community level outreach
Benefits
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
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Career Level
Mid Level
