WIC Nutritionist I (Greensboro) - #10012056

Guilford County • 1100 East Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Work in this class involves providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant, Children (WIC) in a local health department. Work requires the employees to independently complete a program eligibility statement, and a basic nutrition assessment. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling which is typically limited to such topics as the food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services. Work requires analyzing clinical and nutritional data in order to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods based upon the clients, nutritional needs and food preference. Employees may also execute contracts with vendors to honor the program food voucher and handle any problems that may occur. Employees may also train vendors and perform vendor monitoring. Usually, clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level nutritionist. Employees may supervise the clerical support function associated with the program. Work may include other related assignments as determined by management. Either a higher level nutritionist, nursing director, or health director supervises work.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or public health nutrition from a four-year accredited college or university; OR graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; OR Dietetic Technician Registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four –year college or university.
• General knowledge of accepted nutritional and dietetic principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of foods and nutrition.
• Basic knowledge of infant and child development.
• Ability to maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to collect and assimilate information.
• Ability to communicate and be persuasive.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Experience working with young children
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
• Customer Service Experience

Responsibilities

• Independently complete a program eligibility statement and a basic nutrition assessment.
• Provide individual and small group nutrition counseling on topics such as food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services.
• Analyze clinical and nutritional data to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods based on client's nutritional needs and food preference.
• Execute contracts with vendors to honor program food vouchers and handle related problems.
• Train vendors and perform vendor monitoring.
• Supervise clerical support functions associated with the program.
• Develop and document a nutrition care plan, including a food prescription, based on individual's nutritional and developmental needs and preferences.
• Participate in vendor monitoring and problem-solving.
• Identify problem areas and determine appropriate programmatic and/or nutrition information for clients.
• Perform nutrition assessments by evaluating anthropometric and biochemical measurements, socioeconomic conditions, and diet history.
• Provide basic nutrition counseling, usually limited to basic food groups and normal developmental patterns.
• Conduct initial certification counseling sessions followed by additional counseling sessions to ensure and encourage modified diet habits.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
• Work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level