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WIC Nutritionist CPA

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for determining nutrition risk eligibility, prescribing and tailoring the WIC food package and providing nutrition education for the county-wide WIC Program.  Acts as a resource for WIC Staff; and provides consultation as needed.  Carries out all duties in accordance with Federal, State, Agency and WIC program policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts a complete nutrition assessment, determines nutrition risk and enrolls participants.
  • Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues and reissues any food package including those requiring medical documentation.
  • Reviews and approves formula requests requiring medical documentation for participants in consultation with the Health Care Provider (HCP).
  • Provides and documents participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions) responsive to the identified needs/interests of participants.
  • Provides and documents appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants, especially participants with additional nutrition or health concerns.
  • Ensures referrals for lead testing and immunizations are performed.
  • Track participant’s progress, and document outcomes.
  • Identifies the need for an individual care plan and refers to the Qualified Nutritionist as appropriate.
  • Carries out high risk care plans established by the Qualified Nutritionist and provides participant-centered counseling for high risk participants.
  • Conduct a breastfeeding assessment, and provide participant centered counseling that helps a mother initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
  • Address common breastfeeding concerns and issues breast pumps.
  • Refers prenatal and postpartum clients to peer counselors and other breastfeeding support resources.
  • Assists CPAs in planning and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions and facilitated group discussions).
  • Develops, conducts and evaluates nutrition training of LA staff in nutrition education topics.
  • Orients/trains/mentors new nutrition support staff.
  • Conducts and oversees all duties of a Nutrition Assistant to enhance program services to participants.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and skill required for the job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be familiar with nutrition education and county health resources as they relate to special populations.
  • Must have critical thinking skills and understand the fiscal & nutritional risks involved w/the over-issuance of food packages.
  • Must have the skills to assess nutritional needs and risks beyond a standard food package and make appropriate adjustments/substitutions accordingly.
  • Must be skilled in participant-centered nutrition counseling to produce behavioral change.
  • Must exhibit professionalism, good judgment, flexibility, courtesy, and integrity.
  • Must possess good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
  • Must have the ability to maintain client confidentiality.
  • Must be motivated, have ability to relate to clients in a caring and sensitive manner, be a positive role model and work collaboratively with others.
  • Must attend trainings, in-services and seminars for skill maintenance and enhancement. Required to obtain 24 hours of continuing education every three years in topics relevant to WIC.
  • Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License with a good driving record; must have access to a reliable, properly insured vehicle for travel throughout the county and occasionally, outside the county
  • Must be able to carry out responsibilities such as keyboarding regularly and lifting 25 – 50 pounds 5-10% of the time.
  • Must be able to attend to detail and accuracy and be able to work well in a stressful environment.
  • Must be flexible and able to work hours of operation as established to meet State, program and participant needs including some evenings and Saturdays
  • Must have good knowledge of Oswego County geography and county resources for the lower socioeconomic population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR/DTR); or
  • Bachelors in an appropriate health-related field with at least six credit hours in nutrition; or
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with Bachelor’s degree;