Join our team who is committed to the delivery of the highest quality healthcare service. We are seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (Non-RD) who is self-motivated, energetic, and a take charge individual.
Job Responsibilities:-
Determines WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
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Assesses nutritional needs and provides nutrition counseling and follow-up for eligible WIC clientele.
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Monitors client care follow-up and modifies plan of care as needed.
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Assesses the breastfeeding status of WIC participants and offers support and education.
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Determines the appropriateness of breastfeeding aids and issues according to policy.
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Completes required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
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Determines appropriate food packages and issues WIC benefits.
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Refers clients to appropriate social and community resources.
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Screens requests for prescribed non-contract medical nutritional and refers to the WIC RD.
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Screens for and initiates outgoing communications to medical professionals; refers to the WIC RD.
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Plans, conducts, and evaluates group and individual nutrition education classes.
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Participates in preparing and delivering nutrition education materials/aids.
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In conjunction with the Project Nutritionist, actively participates in training students and volunteers.
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Performs basic blood tests and takes height and weight measurements for women, infants, and children as needed.
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Assesses income, categorical, and residency eligibility and documents accordingly.
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Reads and follows all policies and procedures in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual and ROSIE User’s Guide.
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Completes all agency and State required trainings.
Qualifications:-
Must qualify as a “Certified Competent Authority” under the Wisconsin WIC Program requirements (Registered Dietetic Technician, bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition or master’s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition).
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Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
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Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office and other web-based applications.
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Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.
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Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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One to two years' experience in WIC or maternal and child nutrition preferred.
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
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