WIC Full-Time RD - (Registered Dietitian)

TITLE: Full-Time Registered Dietitian/Clinic Supervisor

REPORTS: Director and Assistant Director of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will provide nutrition services to high-risk participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing required services to high-risk clients, as outlined in Policy:
• Providing nutrition education tailored or customized to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant.
• Developing individual care plans for high-risk participants.
• Prescribing food packages to high-risk participants, as appropriate.
• Approving Class III formula packages, as needed.
• Referring high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
• Documenting referrals and appropriate follow-up to referrals for high-risk participants.
• Tracking high-risk participants’ progress and documenting outcomes.
• Participate in the WIC Conference, webcasts, and trainings, to improve nutrition and program services, as appropriate. Participates in RD meetings, WIC staff meetings, in-service trainings, and State required trainings.
• Provide counseling and develop care plans for WIC high-risk participants according to MDHHS WIC high-risk policy. Documents follow up counseling using MI-WIC policies and procedures.
• Assures WIC participants that are identified as high risk are referred to the Registered Dietitian (RD) for nutrition services.
• Resolves client complaints and problems in the WIC clinic, documents incidents as necessary and conducts investigations as directed.
• Performs WIC certification, recertification, infant evaluations, child evaluations, and other WIC related duties as necessary.
• Oversees job performances and reviews of the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) and the Program Assistant/Clerk (PA). Provides training to WIC staff when necessary.
• Assists in informing and implementing all WIC staff on policy/procedure changes as directed by the WIC Director and Assistant Director.
• Reviews nutrition education materials and screens professionally developed materials for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Oversees the maintenance of WIC records and logs.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines and outside agencies for clients as indicated.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC participants.
• Reviews food formula request forms for specialty formula approval following local agency and MI-WIC policy and procedures.
• Performs biochemical procedures, if applicable, using universal precautions. Logs data into computer system per policy.
• May perform other tasks as assigned in order to meet agency deadlines and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• RD/RDN credential -- Such registration must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

EXPERIENCE:

• Broad knowledge of nutrition needs related to growth and development for pregnant, breastfeeding and non-lactating postpartum women, infants and children through age five.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
• Possess good written and communication/telephone skills and computer proficiency.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals, Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan staff and the public.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers’ license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Will be required to work evening hours on some days during the week. Will be required to work some assigned Saturdays throughout the year.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily indoors. Travel may be required to Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan offices and other WIC Program sites with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes.

Pay: From $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,500