WIC Nutritionist/Competent Professional Authority (CPA)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains Basic concept of the WIC Program to WIC participants.
• Determines eligibility with regards to medical/nutritional risk, performing anthropometric measurements, hematological testing, and food package tailoring in accordance with State Agency policy and procedures.
• Reviews the food package and WIC food list to WIC participants and loads benefits on the eWIC card.
• Assures local agency compliance with requirements for documenting medical/nutritional risk status and all nutrition education services provided in participant files.
• Provides nutrition education and prepares nutrition care plans under the direction of the Nutrition Education Coordinator for WIC participants, including high risk contacts.
• Promotes and supports breastfeeding and its multiple benefits through meetings dealing with breastfeeding issues as well as through participant education, participant care plans and by maintaining follow up breastfeeding contacts.
• Responsible for evaluating, educating, and distributing breast pumps to WIC participants in the absence of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
• Refers participants to other health related and social service agencies.
• Assists with implementation of Local Agency Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding and Outreach Plans.
• Responsible for adhering to the blood borne pathogen compliance program in accordance with OSHA standards in regard to safe disposal of all used hemocue supplies at all WIC clinic sites.
• Keeps current on health issues by researching and/or reviews current health/nutrition publications in areas related to the WIC Program.
• Assists Outreach Coordinator with all outreach objectives. Provides public relations by representing CAPCC WIC Program to other health agencies, schools, physicians, offices, and social service organizations and the general public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics, both normal and clinical.
• Ability to present educational information through the use of a variety of methods such as written brochures, posters or food demonstrations, etc.
• Ability to present ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, using language appropriate to the intended audience.
• Counseling skills.
• Knowledge of anthropometric measurement and techniques and the use of interpretation of growth charts and gain in weight grids.
• Knowledge of correct hematological testing procedures.
• Knowledge of correct procedures for determining medical/nutritional risk and ability to analyze nutritional problems of individuals.
• Utilize the PDOH PENN computer system for data input.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Nutritionist (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a major in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or a degree in another health science field, such as Public Health or Home Economics, with a minor in Nutrition); Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN-Eligible through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR), Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR), Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistants), or Physician. (Required)
• RDNs, NDTRs and Nutritionists are preferred.
• One year of experience in the community/public health nutrition setting or one year of graduate work. (Preferred).
• Current PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation (Required).
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities. (Required)
• Must obtain FBI Fingerprinting, PA State Police Background Check, Child Abuse and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Minimum one year’s experience in client interview techniques (Preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18