WIC NUTRITIONIST

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Marion County Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Nutritionist responsible for completing nutrition and breastfeeding assessments, education, and counseling. This role involves identifying the need for individual care and follow-up with a WIC Qualified Nutritionist. The position requires promoting the Indiana WIC Program through clinic activities and community outreach, supporting breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method, and providing evidence-based breastfeeding support and education to clients. The WIC Nutritionist will document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS), complete nutrition assessments, provide tailored nutrition education and referrals, and conduct group education classes. Additionally, the role involves creating food prescriptions, scheduling appointments, ensuring client confidentiality, and participating in staff meetings and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics; or A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition.
Access to reliable transportation, valid driver’s license
Present in the clinic during all clinic hours, up to the limit for full-time employees.
Ability to work independently.
Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility during periods of Program change.
Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Ability to facilitate conversations with individuals to address their needs.
Demonstrate professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.
Operate standard office and computer equipment.
Utilize Indiana WIC communication services to appropriately serve WIC clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC Program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners.
Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice.
Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program.
Provide written information to clients regarding Medicaid, agencies that provide Drug and Substance Abuse counseling, and other social service agencies.
Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS) to complete certification and nutrition education contact procedures.
Complete nutrition assessments and provide nutrition education and referrals tailored to the client’s living conditions, nutritional needs, food patterns, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
Provide counseling using a client-centered approach.
Lead group education classes and maintain related files and records.
Document assessments (including anthropometrics), education, counseling, and referrals in the INWIC MIS.
Create and tailor a food prescription using the INWIC MIS that is appropriate to the client’s needs.
Schedule appointments using the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS).
Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.
Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) level.
Participate in a minimum of two H.O.P.E events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually.