Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor assists with certification/recertification of the WIC participants; provides them with nutrition education either individually or in-group sessions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Assists with certification/recertification of WIC participants; prescribes appropriate food packages in a clinical setting.
- Provides nutrition counseling to WIC participants individually and/or in in-group sessions regarding normal nutritional needs including breastfeeding; establishes individual nutrition goals; completes necessary documentation in the medical record; makes referrals to resources, programs, and physicians as needed.
- Compiles statistics and data needed to complete monthly reports and other reports required by the Ohio WIC Program.
- When necessary, assists Health Aide in obtaining medical data (heights, weights, and hematocrits) needed for certification/recertification.
- Helps develop nutrition education materials, newsletters, outreach information, etc.
- Sets up and operates visual aids; does food demonstrations; distributes farm market vouchers, etc. as assigned.
- Provides breastfeeding education and support.
- Attends state and local WIC meetings as required.
- Reports upon directive in an emergency.
- Conduct other duties as assigned.
MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of: Basic nutrition policies and procedures; counseling practices and procedures; resources for clients.
- Ability to: Express nutrition principles in oral and written form; express ideas to individuals and groups; form community partnerships; do community outreach; provide excellent customer service; work with a team; cross train as needed; support breastfeeding clients.
Minimum Qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), Registered Nurse (RN), Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), Dietetic Technician (DT), or four-year nutrition/dietetics graduate or Physician’s Assistant. Experience in maternal and child nutrition including breastfeeding education. Must possess a current Ohio driver’s license.
Work Environment: This role is predominantly in the clinic, but may include some community outreach. Requires some, mostly local, travel. Will work in person at both WIC clinic sites located in Elyria and Lorain.
COMPENSATION: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Tuition reimbursement is available.
Salary: DTR: $20.80-29.18, RN $22.87-$32.10, RD $30.34-$42.59
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may upload their resume and a letter of interest at:
https://loraincountyhealth.bamboohr.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.80 - $30.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
- Dietetics
- Public Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
