WIC Nutritionist II

WIC Nutritionist II

Under general supervision assesses, plans, implements and evaluates population-based nutrition programming with special emphasis on groups subject to risk. Determines nutrition risks, prescribes appropriate supplemental foods, provides direct nutrition education, and develops individualized care plans for high-risk participants. Develops partnerships with other community and/or regional agencies to provide services. Certifies WIC participants for program eligibility and makes referrals to agency and community services.

Additionally, the WIC Nutritionist II contributes to staff training, program planning, and evaluation initiatives. In the absence of the WIC Director, this role serves as the primary point of contact for the program unless otherwise designated.

Follows established defined procedures. Work is recurring and incumbents are required to select the guidelines and references that apply to the specific activity. Responsible for the quality and accuracy of his or her own work. Work is performed independently under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information;
• Interaction with the public, vendors/ community partners or across departments occasionally includes negotiations involving convincing the other party to do something to achieve a basic work-related objective.
• Serves as representative on various local and state committees.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of the National Incident Management System for emergency preparedness and has completed the courses required for their job;
• Fulfills roles within the Department's Emergency Operations Plan as determined by Emergency Preparedness and Management staff;
• During an actual emergency, will be accessible 24/7 with an established family contingency plan in place.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;
• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;
• When potentially unsafe conditions are observed make efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner.
• Performs income determination with client, health screenings (height, weight, hemoglobin and nutrition questionnaires) and assessment of nutritional eligibility for participation in the WIC program.
• Inform clients of WIC eligible foods and shopping.
• Issues WIC food packages.
• Informs clients of health services available through FCPH and refers to other health and social service programs.
• Maintains relationships with referral agencies.
• Develops and executes client nutritional plans.
• Based on risk assessment, develops individual nutrition plans with client centered goals; monitors and documents client's progress toward those goals.
• Provides culturally sensitive nutrition information, in person and on the phone.
• Provides counseling for medically at-risk clients.
• Using provider's orders, procures specialty formulas and issues to clients.
• Provides nutrition education classes
• Participates in various state and local nutrition committees.
• Provides breastfeeding education and support to clients
• Provides individualized…