Nutritionist II

Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZAITONAL UNIT: The purpose of the Nutrition Services section is to administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and to provide medical nutrition therapy, in accordance with the American Dietetics Association (ADA) standards of professional practice.
The WIC program must be administered in compliance with the financial eligibility and medical/nutritional criteria as defined by the state policy.
A registered dietitian will provide enhanced medical nutrition therapy, and the program will be administered in compliance with state and local procedures.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of the Nutritionist II position is to provide nutrition services and determine eligibility for persons participating in the WIC program and Enhanced Medical Nutrition Therapy program.
Accurate and appropriate services will be provided in accordance with state and local policies and with ADA standards of professional practice.
Compliance with departmental guidelines, administrative support, clerical guidance, and supervisory relief will be required.
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.
m.
-5:00 p.
m.
Monday-Friday.
Other hours may be set or required per County policy.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties 5.
00% - Administrative: a.
Assist with annual vendor education/training and be available to perform required vendor revalidation and other vendor-related duties on a relief basis as needed b.
Assist in management and support of breastfeeding peer counselor and breast pump loan activities c.
Assist and support with development of goals of nutrition services and the pursuit of grants for potential expansion d.
Cooperate and support basic organization for nutrition services section and management of WIC program e.
Participate in promotion of enhanced medical nutrition therapy program f.
Perform supervisory duties on relief basis as needed g.
Participate in the training of nutrition students and provide input for their performance evaluations 5.
00% - Community Activities: a Promote community knowledge of WIC to increase WIC awareness and participation by eligible residents b.
Design and implement community projects for local agencies, schools, industries, and other organizations or groups especially to promote WIC and health benefits related to good nutrition c.
Provide in-service training for professional disciplines as necessary 5.
00% - Other Health Department Duties: a.
Conduct orientation and training of students and new employees, pertaining to nutrition services at HCHHSA b.
Participate and/or attend nutrition-related seminars, workshops and updates to expand nutrition, WIC, public health and counseling knowledge and skills c.
Categorize and file appropriately non-numbered WIC memo's and continuing education literature/publications d.
Create bulletin boards, flyers, posters, pamphlets and press release as need to improve nutrition services e.
Execute other activities as assigned by WIC/Nutrition Director 85.
00% - Clinical/Nutrition Education/Referral: a.
Provide comprehensive nutrition counseling for clients within the health department and clients referred for nutritional services which include clients receiving Prenatal, Child Health and WIC services.
Nutrition counseling is based on anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and eco-social data.
b.
Determine nutrition eligibility or program applicants to the WIC program using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and eco social data.
c.
Document nutrition-related services provided to clients in individual medical records.
Documentation must be current and accurate and in chronological order d.
Formulate and execute food prescriptions for WIC clients according to program guidelines and individual needs.
make necessary changes in food prescriptions and chart nutritional needs e.
Formulate, implement and evaluate nutrition-related group classes, appropriate for WIC clientele; children, prenatal, and postpartum clients, and parent of infants and children f.
Schedule WIC appointments to coincide with other health department services.
Refer clients to appropriate clinics for patients needing additional health department services g.
Recommend and expedite referrals of clients and families to appropriate agencies or organizations for cohesive delivery of necessary services.
h.
Provide individual counseling to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers, and refer as needed to lactation specialist and/or peer counselors I.
provide guidance and training to peer counselors j.
Must be capable of providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, including individualized and group nutrition education and appropriate follow-up per referral by medical provider in or outside of Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency as needed.
Manage required documentation system for patient referral, reporting, and billing k.
Must be willing to serve as Breast Feeding Coordinator for HCHHSA breastfeeding peer counselor program per protocol in NC WIC program manual, as necessary to be in compliance, or as appointed to do so l.
Accept general vendor calls and answer questions.
Route problem/complaint calls to supervisor.
Document and report calls from vendors m.
Must be capable of complete comprehensive menu review and approval for Meals on Wheels program Qualifications Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education- approved Didactic program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the commission on Dietetics registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Pubic Health Nutrition or community nutrition form an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience Additional Training/Experience: One year of nutrition education is needed to supplement formal education License or Certification required by Statute or Regulation: Enhanced medical nutrition therapy program requires a Registered Dietician to perform the duties and execute the program Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Special Requirements - Nutritionist II: Pay Grade 67: Salary: $43,013.
28 Nutritionist I: Pay Grade 63: Salary: $35,741.
16 Considerable knowledge of principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition.
Knowledge and skill in nutrition and dietary assessment techniques.
Counseling skills as well as general communication skills.
Supervisory skills are required.
Skill in organization and management of time and resources Physical Requirements Weighing and measuring women and also children who are sometimes very uncooperative and struggle against measuring.
Handling breast pumps for cleaning, storing, and issuing.
Walking length of HCHHSA several times per day to take medical charts to and from laboratory.
Additional Information ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Applicants must submit official college transcripts (if applicable).
Applicants must have NC Driver"s License and access to a vehicle.
The applicant must have a clean driving record with no more than three (3) points showing on current DMV record.
COMPLETION OF APPLICATION: Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to the announcement and included on the completed application.
Applications should include at least ten (10) years of work experience on the application (if applicable).
No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office; therefore individuals who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.
Applicants will not automatically be given credit based on their position or title.
Applicant must be 21 years of Age Job Advertisement Employer paid Health & Dental Coverage Participation in the NC Retirement System 401(k) and 457(b) plans available Employer paid Life Insurance Competitive Vision Insurance Annual Performance Pay Increases Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Free Employee Assistance Network Free Employee Wellness Clinic Discounted Gym Membership Paid Holidays Longevity Pay Disclaimer The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.