WIC Nutritionist

Southwest Community Health Center Inc•Bridgeport, CT

12h

About The Position

The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition education, information, and referrals to participants in the WIC Program. As a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) on the local program staff, the nutritionist determines and documents participants’ nutritional risk, conducts diet assessments, and ensures eligible applicants are properly certified. The role also supports implementation of the local program’s nutrition component plan and achievement of local program objectives, and provides nutrition education and counseling appropriate to WIC participants. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires the physical ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; kneel, bend, and perform light lifting; communicate clearly in English; and hear normal speech in person and over the telephone. Close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Working conditions are generally good, with little or no exposure to health and safety extremes or hazardous materials. Travel may be required to work with staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and as a team member; must be a self-starter.
Computer knowledge.
CPR/BLS certification.
At least a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or home economics with a major in foods and nutrition, from an accredited institution.
Prior experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility.
At least one year of experience with a master’s degree or at least two years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment; kneel, bend, and perform light lifting.
Ability to write and speak clearly in English and hear at normal speaking levels, in person and over the telephone.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel as required to work with staff.

Responsibilities

Determine and document the nutritional risk of WIC participants as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA).
Conduct diet assessments of WIC participants.
Ensure proper certification of eligible applicants.
Assist with implementing the local program’s nutrition component plan.
Assist with meeting local program objectives.
Provide nutrition education and counseling appropriate to WIC participants.
Perform other duties as assigned.