What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Monroe Personnel Services?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you a Registered Dietitian who enjoys helping
others and has an interest in Public Health? If so, Monroe County\'s
Health Department might have the job for you! We are hiring a WIC
Nutritionist, for a 36 hours per week position. The WIC staff serve
women, infants, and children enrolled in the WIC program, providing
nutrition counseling and education. As a WIC Nutritionist, you will
assess participants\' nutritional needs, develop individualized care
plans, and offer guidance on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and overall
wellness. This role also includes certifying eligibility, promoting
positive nutrition behaviors, placing appropriate referrals for
community programs and resources, and supporting public health goals to
improve maternal and child health. The WIC Nutritionist provides
nutrition assessment, education, and counseling for individuals and
groups participating in the WIC program and other nutrition programs and
services. The WIC Nutritionist performs comprehensive individual and
family assessments and refers clients to other public health programs or
community resources within confidentiality policies, as indicated by
assessment. The WIC Nutritionist also assesses clients for nutritional
counseling needs and provides nutrition counseling, including for those
at high risk. This position determines and prescribes WIC food packages
and breast pumps based upon assessed needs and preferences; issues WIC
benefits; and documents assessments and services provided. \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are preferred to have a
minimum of one year experience working as a registered dietitian; a
minimum of one year of professional work experience in public health,
community nutrition/maternal-child health, lactation, or nutrition; and
have a lactation counselor, lactation specialist, or lactation educator
certification. The WIC Nutritionist will have strong communication and
interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability
to manage and complete multiple tasks within expected timeframes.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A Monroe County application
Is Required. Applications Are Available On Our Website
https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/current-job-openings
or can be obtained at the HR Department located at 124 N. Court Street,
Sparta. If you have further questions, please contact HR at
608-269-8719. Applications will be accepted until the position has been
filled. AA/EOE
others and has an interest in Public Health? If so, Monroe County\'s
Health Department might have the job for you! We are hiring a WIC
Nutritionist, for a 36 hours per week position. The WIC staff serve
women, infants, and children enrolled in the WIC program, providing
nutrition counseling and education. As a WIC Nutritionist, you will
assess participants\' nutritional needs, develop individualized care
plans, and offer guidance on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and overall
wellness. This role also includes certifying eligibility, promoting
positive nutrition behaviors, placing appropriate referrals for
community programs and resources, and supporting public health goals to
improve maternal and child health. The WIC Nutritionist provides
nutrition assessment, education, and counseling for individuals and
groups participating in the WIC program and other nutrition programs and
services. The WIC Nutritionist performs comprehensive individual and
family assessments and refers clients to other public health programs or
community resources within confidentiality policies, as indicated by
assessment. The WIC Nutritionist also assesses clients for nutritional
counseling needs and provides nutrition counseling, including for those
at high risk. This position determines and prescribes WIC food packages
and breast pumps based upon assessed needs and preferences; issues WIC
benefits; and documents assessments and services provided. \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are preferred to have a
minimum of one year experience working as a registered dietitian; a
minimum of one year of professional work experience in public health,
community nutrition/maternal-child health, lactation, or nutrition; and
have a lactation counselor, lactation specialist, or lactation educator
certification. The WIC Nutritionist will have strong communication and
interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability
to manage and complete multiple tasks within expected timeframes.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A Monroe County application
Is Required. Applications Are Available On Our Website
https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/current-job-openings
or can be obtained at the HR Department located at 124 N. Court Street,
Sparta. If you have further questions, please contact HR at
608-269-8719. Applications will be accepted until the position has been
filled. AA/EOE