Senior Public Health Nutritionist
About The Position
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of assigned Fairfax County WIC Clinics. Plans and manages daily clinic activities (scheduling, staffing). Analyzes monthly caseload reports to determine staffing, equipment and clinic supplies. Monitors compliance with state and federal WIC guidelines. Provides nutrition services to clients who are eligible for the WIC program. Based on client needs, makes referrals to other service providers. Provides nutrition education for WIC clients, and training for staff. Facilitates breastfeeding promotion. Conducts community outreach activities, fosters collaborations and partnerships with programs and organizations that serve our WIC population. This position is grant funded.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
- One year of experience as a nutritionist.
- Registration as a Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Valid driver's license.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 60 days).
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 60 days).
- Must complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Ability to assess and evaluate the nutritional needs of clients and client groups.
- Ability to develop nutrition care plans.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of health care professionals.
- Ability to communicate well both in writing and orally.
- Ability to organize and apply available resources to accomplish goals.
- Must provide own transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a WIC Nutritionist.
- Significant supervisory experience in WIC programs or in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- Experience working in community-based/public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post-partum women, infants, and children.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in recordkeeping, utilizing electronic health records systems, and in the use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel) or other software applications.
- Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, use critical thinking skills, be organized and have excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual in English and another language.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned Fairfax County WIC Clinics.
- Plans and manages daily clinic activities (scheduling, staffing).
- Analyzes monthly caseload reports to determine staffing, equipment and clinic supplies.
- Monitors compliance with state and federal WIC guidelines.
- Provides nutrition services to clients who are eligible for the WIC program.
- Makes referrals to other service providers based on client needs.
- Provides nutrition education for WIC clients and training for staff.
- Facilitates breastfeeding promotion.
- Conducts community outreach activities.
- Fosters collaborations and partnerships with programs and organizations that serve the WIC population.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a difference every day by serving those most in need.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities and focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention.
- Supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Career growth with manageable work-life balance.
- Benefits available to Fairfax County employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
