The Women, Infants, and Children grant program (WIC) Nutritionist, screens, certifies, provides comprehensive nutrition assessments, and medium-risk nutrition counseling services to participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, and provides participant centered services according to federal guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Essential Functions:
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Provide participant centered nutrition and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants and offer State Agency approved resources and incentives.
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Maintain documentation of nutrition services and administrative as described in the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Assign and tailor a food package appropriate to the participant's nutritional risk(s), category, and cultural preferences and issue food benefits as set forth in the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Provide information, check for understanding, and document training to participants on program rules, regulations, WIC approved foods, use of eWIC cards, and food benefit use and redemption.
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Proficient user of State of AZ Computer Data System (HANDS).
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Document the Nutrition Discussion Contact with appropriate note after each service.
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Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
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Performs other duties as required.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field; or Associate degree in Nutrition with Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR) certification.
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Valid Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
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1 year or more experience in, or related field
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IBCLC Certification
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Bilingual in English and Spanish
