WIC Nutritionist - Non-RD

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1337 South Cesar E Chavez Drive (Show on map)
Jan 10, 2025
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) that is self-motivated, energetic, and a take charge individual. Job Responsibilities: Determines WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors. Assesses nutritional needs and provides nutrition counseling and follow-up for eligible WIC clientele. Monitors client care follow-up and modifies plan of care as needed. Assesses the breastfeeding status of WIC participants and offers support and education. Determines the appropriateness of breastfeeding aids and issues according to policy. Completes required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual. Determines appropriate food packages and issues WIC benefits. Refers clients to appropriate social and community resources. Screens requests for prescribed non-contract medical nutritional and refers to the WIC RD. Screens for and initiates outgoing communications to medical professionals; refers to the WIC RD. Plans, conducts, and evaluates group and individual nutrition education classes. Participates in preparing and delivering nutrition education materials/aids. In conjunction with the Project Nutritionist, actively participates in training students and volunteers. Performs basic blood tests and takes height and weight measurements for women, infants, and children as needed. Assesses income, categorical, and residency eligibility and documents accordingly. Reads and follows all policies and procedures in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual and ROSIE User's Guide. 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). Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups. Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office and other web-based applications. Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. One to two years' experience in WIC or maternal and child nutrition preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.