WIC Nutritionist
About The Position
New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact. The WIC Program is seeking a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education counseling, community referrals, and supplemental food benefits to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children under five years of age.
Requirements
- Must possess of one of the following licensures/degrees:
- Registered Dietitian
- Registered Nurse
- Or a Bachelor Degree in one of the following areas:
- Dietetics
- Nutrition/Nutrition Sciences
- Flexibility with schedule and duties
- Effective written and spoken communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills desired
Responsibilities
- Present a friendly and warm welcome to all families upon clinic visits and telephone contacts; display of excellent eye contact with families; offer a minimum of one compliment to families at each clinic visit or telephone contact
- Completes certification testing, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, referrals, SOAP care plan, and food package issuance in an efficient manner
- Cross-train to assist in clerical duties when necessary
- Calibration, maintenance, cleaning, arranging annual state inspection for medical equipment
- Promotes breastfeeding as preferred method of infant feeding
- Adheres to Universal Precaution policy
- Meet or exceed caseload goals
- Ensure a monthly participation rate for WIC at or above the state average
- Maintain an average show rate of 75% or higher and appointment slots are 100% filled on a daily basis
- Participate in developing Outreach Plan and representing WIC in outreach activities
- Accept clinic assignments as scheduled. Travel reimbursement provided for subsequent clinic travel beyond clinic site where work day begins
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- STD
- LTD - company paid
- Life Insurance - company paid
- Employee Assistance Program - company paid
- Accident & Critical Illness
- 401k - annual company match (% varies)
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid Training Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Family-oriented environment
- Casual dress
- Employee Appreciation Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
