WIC Registered Dietitian

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc.•Capitol Heights, MD

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About The Position

The WIC Registered Dietitian provides professional program management and supervisory work within the WIC program. Responsibilities include program direction and leadership, long- and short-term planning for clinic sites, quality approval, and policy development to ensure quality services that meet federal and state guidelines within the clinic setting. In collaboration with the WIC Director, seeks grant opportunities and executes special grant projects focused on community nutrition and outreach.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Current registration (R.D) by the Maryland Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Proficient in the Microsoft Windows Office Suite at a minimum.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the WIC Program is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs the work of the staff on a regular basis; assigns work and reviews staff workloads and productivity at least monthly. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting sensitively. Effectively and professionally work with people with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Recruits and hire new staff and oversees the orientation of new staff
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, community organizations, the public, and various stakeholders. Participate in certain community task forces and committees.
Manages staff utilizing mentoring, coaching, and other appropriate supervisory techniques; evaluates staff performance, counsels staff, and recommends disciplinary action as needed. Maintains staff confidentiality as a professional, appropriately. Recognizes and creates learning opportunities for the staff.
Assesses the knowledge and skill level of the staff and develops strategies to address any needs and to maximize their skills and abilities
Ensure staff attend required state and local agency training; ensure staff have appropriate certifications and training as required by the Maryland Department of Health.
Develops, implements, and monitors the annual Nutrition Education Plan.
Develops, implements, and monitors the Breastfeeding Promotion Program.
Plans, conducts, and evaluates secondary Nutrition Education.
Develops Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Promotion materials (i.e., brochures, posters, and community notices).
Provides high-risk counseling to WIC participants.
Provides individual and group counseling for breastfeeding participants.
Plans, conducts, and evaluates staff in-service education for nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion.
Assists the WIC Program Director in the evaluation of staff competencies in nutrition education.
Assists in the development and implementation of the annual Outreach Plan.
Acts as liaison between GBMS and the State WIC Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Specialists.
Perform certifications and other clinic activities as needed.
Participates in team/staff meetings; attends in-service meetings and applicable workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.