WIC Lead Nutritionist

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marion County Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Lead Nutritionist to join their team. This role involves a combination of administrative and client services functions within the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC). The lead will be responsible for clinic operations, staff supervision and development, scheduling, data collection, and ensuring compliance with program guidelines. Additionally, the position involves determining participant eligibility, providing nutrition education, and offering support across various Marion County WIC clinics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in dietetics, food and nutrition, nutrition-related field, nursing, OR equivalent educational experience, OR registration (or registry eligible) as a dietitian by the American Dietetic Association (must obtain registration within 12 months of hire if registry eligible) OR Indiana RN license
WIC experience for a minimum of 1 year.
Access to reliable transportation for in-state travel.
Valid Indiana driver's license.
Knowledge of social and culture backgrounds as they relate to proper nutrition.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to evaluate and prepare diet plans for program participants.
Ability to analyze and evaluate nutrition data and services.
Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to prepare nutrition education materials.
Ability to evaluate eligibility criteria for the IN WIC program.
Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ISC) level.
Valid Indiana driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Marion County Public Health Department WIC experience, but not required.
If registry eligible as a dietitian, must obtain registration within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties of a Competent Professional Authority (CPA).
Supervise clinic staff.
Weekly scheduling of assigned staff.
Direct team in times of staff shortages.
Input and maintain INWIC scheduler.
Collect monthly data and input monthly reports including, but not limited to, Site statistics, Nutrition Stats, etc.
Ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures established by ISDH/WIC and those of HHC/MCPHD.
Serve as contact for supplies, ordering, inventory (both BF and non-BF) and tracking of breast pumps.
Ensure clinic specific administrative counts (i.e. hemoglobin, lead sticks and RICOH/copier) are reported timely to WIC Office Assistant.
Provide CLIA training for staff and assist with orientation/training for clinic staff.
Lead clinic/team meeting, prepare meeting agenda and ensure meeting minutes are recorded.
Attend scheduled WIC Leadership Team Meetings.
Complete staff evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Report to assigned WPM.
Maintains confidentiality of all client records and information as specified by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of Act of 1996.
Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ISC) level.
Participate in the response to public health emergency exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed.
Participates in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually.
Other duties as assigned.
Incorporate a Participant Centered Services (PCS) approach.
Maintains confidentiality of participant information based on program and health department policies and procedures.
Transports participant information between clinic site and WIC administration following HIPAA policies and procedures.
Cross-trained to work both Clerical staff and CPA duties as assigned.
Effectively interpret Indiana WIC policies and procedures.
Daily contacts with participants and their families, health team members, departmental personnel to provide/obtain services for participants.
Referrals to community agencies and external organizations to obtain/provide information and services.
Flexibility to respond to changing situations/priorities.
Effective response to different situations, time limitations, clinic environments.