What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Professional (CPA) position at Rice County?
The WIC Professional acts as a WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA), to provide the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to Rice County residents in accordance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations. This position assesses participant’s nutrition and provides follow-up for high-risk participants. Develops, implements and evaluates individual nutrition care plans; makes referrals to other community programs as needed.
- Serves as WIC CPA (Competent Professional Authority) and High-Risk CPA, providing WIC participant certifications and education during appointments while assessing the health status of a participant.
- Carries out all phases of the WIC certification process, including hematological screening, height and weight measurements, nutritional assessments and nutrition education.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individual nutrition care plans for participants and provides nutrition education in a professional and confidential manner.
- Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.
- Maintains participant charts and WIC Program records, helps with clinic set-up and clean-up and performs other work essential to providing WIC services.
- Ensures that participant eligibility is correctly determined and that program participants receive benefits equitably, according to Federal rules and regulations.
- Practices Continuous Quality Improvement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition OR Bachelor’s in Health or Home Economics Field with the following coursework requirements: 10 semester (15 quarter) credits in food and nutrition, 3 semester (4 quarter) credits in principles of counseling, and 3 semester (4 quarter) credits in chemistry or biological sciences AND one to three years of nutrition/health education or equivalent. A driver’s license is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/SomaliHOURS: 32 hours/week (.8 FTE). Typical work hours 8:00am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Thursday.
UNION: GU Union – Grade 11
Salary : $34 - $47