GENERAL FUNCTION
Responsible for conducting nutrition assessments, determining client eligibility, and providing nutrition counseling and group education to clients of the Well Child Center.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess client’s nutritional status and determine WIC program eligibility.
- Provide individual nutrition counseling based on assessment and WIC program guidelines.
- Prescribe client food package(s); explain and issues EBT card.
- Schedule individual or group nutrition education follow up appointments.
- Refer clients to appropriate medical and community resources.
- Complete client’s WIC record including documentation of nutrition assessment, case notes, follow up appointments and referrals, and required forms with signatures.
- Plan and present nutrition education group sessions.
- Utilize the I-WIC Management Information System for all aspects of the WIC program.
- Demonstrate continuing education development through participation in seminars, staff meetings, and in-service programs.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide nutrition education and health information and outreach to community groups and schools.
- Perform miscellaneous responsibilities as directed by the WIC Manager.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in nutrition sciences or related field or its equivalent required.
- Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of a project or on multiple projects.
Notice: This employer participates in E-Verify. This employer will only use E-Verify once a prospective employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.15 - $27.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
