Nutritionist - Chenango

Job Posting OPEN WIC Nutritionist - Chenango County

Program:
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Reports to:

WIC Director

Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Monday
11am-7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm; 37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage: $25 - $27.03 per hour

Location:

26 Conkey Avenue, Suite 301, Norwich, NY 13815
-Chenango County

Job Function: P r o vi des nu triti on educa ti on as w e ll as counse li ng to l o w
-income w o m en, i n f an t s and ch il d r en wit h d i e t a ry , m ed i ca l and hea lt h risks by performing the following duties.

Nutritionist Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts participant-centered nutritional assessments, including anthropometry, hematology, dietary, medical, and health information necessary for the WIC certification process.
• Provides and documents participant-centered nutrition education/counseling (individual/family sessions and facilitated group discussions) for participants.
• Identifies high-risk criteria and the need for an Individual Care Plan (ICP).
• Provides participant-centered counseling for high-risk participants, ensures continuity of care, and determines when an Individual Care Plan (ICP) can be closed.
• Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, responsive to the identified needs and interests of each high-risk participant.
• Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services as necessary.
• Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and documents outcomes.
• Tailors and authorizes food packages for participants.
• Reviews and approves formula requests and Medical Documentation Forms.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides participant-centered counseling to help mothers initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, exclusively breastfeed, and continue breastfeeding.
• Provides clients with referrals to community services, including but not limited to early childhood development, mental health, substance abuse programs, social services, and food pantries.
• Screens for lead and immunizations and provides appropriate referrals as needed.
• Ensures the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
• Provides oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
• Provides leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
• Provides leadership and assists in orienting, training, and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff.
• Provides leadership in developing, conducting, and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff on nutrition education topics.
• Assists with the development of the Annual Nutrition Services Plan.
• Assists with packing and unpacking the van at outreach sites and drives the van as needed.
• Works with the Nutrition Coordinator to plan, evaluate, and order materials for nutrition education.
• Assists with outreach and community events as needed.
• Works with the WIC Director to track participant data, review clinic flow, and manage other tasks as required.
• Attend trainings to continue professional development as needed, within the time and budget available, including out-of-town travel when necessary.
• Completes the required number of hours annually to meet Continuing Education requirements as outlined in WPM 1467 and LA Policy Staff Training.
• Provides education, support and information on the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
• Issues Farmers’ Market benefits to participants.

Tasks as needed/applicable:

• Answers phones, schedules WIC appointments, and addresses questions about WIC eligibility and procedures.
• Checks voicemail and responds to messages in a timely manner, transferring calls as appropriate.
• Initiates the certification process by collecting all pertinent…