WIC Nutritionist, 38 hours, 1st Shift, Willimantic, CT

Day Kimball Health•Willimantic, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Kimball Healthcare W.I.C. (Women, Infants, Children) Nutritionist is responsible for the nutrition services component of the WIC Program including nutrition education, information and referrals to participants of WIC. The WIC Nutritionist is able to use independent judgment when working with families regarding nutrition services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, from a 4-year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education or nutritional sciences and two years of responsible experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility, With at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license and proof of current liability insurance as well as reliable vehicle required

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation/Approval of Dietetics Education (ACEND) accredited/approved supervised practice program (e.g. a Coordinated Program, Dietetic Internship, or Approved Pre-Professional Practice/AP4 Program) or a master’s degree in nutrition education can qualify for one year of work experience.
Persons with a master’s degree in nutrition who do not have a bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed the equivalent subject matter at the graduate level to compensate for any courses not completed at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

Counsels groups, individuals and is nutritional spokesperson for local WIC agency.
Interprets, evaluates and utilizes current pertinent research relating to nutritional care of WIC participants.
Assists the Program Nutritionist and Site Nutritionist in the nutrition education and breast feeding program for the local agency.
Assesses high risk participants and implements nutritional plans.
Assists the Coordinator, Program Nutritionist and Site Nutritionist in the development of the nutrition component of the annual WIC plan in compliance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines.
Certifies, evaluates, determines medical and/or nutritional eligibility for existing and/or new clients.
Attends WIC In-service meetings for nutritionist and participants on appropriate state committees.
Pursues professional continuing education.