Community Health Dietitian 1

City of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Milwaukee seeks a Community Health Dietitian 1 to lead essential nutrition services under the WIC program, focusing on improving health for vulnerable populations. The role combines client services, nutritional education, and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with health regulations. Successful candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and RD certification. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Arrangement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD) OR CD-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform WIC certifications including measurements, assessments, and benefit issuance.
• Monitor participant follow-up and modify care plans as necessary.
• Lead the development and implementation of nutrition and outreach programs.

Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Communication Skills

Counseling Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field

Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)

State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$72,917.00/yr - $83,952.00/yr

The primary goal of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children.

Under the direction of the WIC Program Manager, the Community Health Dietitian 1 provides nutrition and administrative services for the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) special supplemental nutrition program and serves as a lead worker for Community Health Nutritionists, WIC Client Services Assistants, and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.

Essential Functions

Client Services

• Perform WIC certifications, including anthropometric measurement, hemoglobin and lead testing, nutrition and breastfeeding assessment utilizing motivational interviewing skills, person centered counseling, benefit issuance, immunization assessment, and referral to health care providers and community agencies.
• Determine WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
• Monitor participant follow up and modify plan of care as needed.
• Complete required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
• Determine appropriate food package and issue WIC benefits.
• Approve medical formulas and nutritionals available to infants, children, and women.
• Authorize out-going communication and referrals to medical professionals.

Nutrition Education

• In conjunction with the Health Project Supervisor, serve as a lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition, breastfeeding, and outreach work plans and other grant-related initiatives.
• Follow the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and similar standards set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Administrative

• Ensure implementation of and compliance with WIC federal, state, and project regulations and policies in operations and systems manuals.
• Assist the Health Project Supervisor with WIC nutrition staff team meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement and excellent customer service.
• Complete all agency and State required trainings.
• Ensure outreach to underserved segments of the community.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to safely lift infants and small children onto scales (up to 25 lbs.).
• Report to any of the City of Milwaukee clinic locations as assigned. Assignments may be made on short notice to provide staff coverage during unexpected absences or emergency situations.
• Participate in a work schedule that includes early evening hours on assigned days. The current hours of work are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Carry a mobile phone during business hours.
• Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, for training purposes or for participation in meetings representing the City.
• Respond to an emergency or broad impact event.

The required pre-employment tests include:

• Physical exam w/ Lift test
• Drug Screen - Non DOT

The required pre-employment vaccines include:

• TB Test (at time of hire and annually throughout employment)
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent), including coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic, Coordinated, Graduate or International program.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at the time of appointment and throughout employment. For more information regarding the eligibility requirements to take the RD exam, please see the Commission on Dietetic Registration website: https://www.cdrnet.org/RDNeligibility
• State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD) OR CD-eligible at the time of appointment; must obtain certification with the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment date and throughout employment.
• Must meet the State of Wisconsin WIC mandates regarding lactation management and care as noted in 10.23-2 and 10.23-3 of the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
• Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee, either by transit, bicycle, or automobile. Mileage reimbursement may be provided pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or exam-eligible or have successfully completed other state-approved specialized training, such as Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC), or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).
• Completed specialized training in lactation management and care.
• Experience facilitating community nutrition programing.
• Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

• Knowledge of food and nutritional science.
• Knowledge of maternal and child health.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local WIC policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of related community resources.
• Knowledge of mathematics and ability to perform mathematical calculations, such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, areas, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents, including procedural manuals, governmental publications, and periodicals.
• Ability to efficiently use the Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software such as the State of Wisconsin WIC Data System (ROSIE).
• Ability to use job-related equipment such as the Lead Care II Analyzer, HemoCue systems, lancets, and adult and infant weighing and measuring equipment.
• Skill in working with infants and small children.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to write business correspondence and reports using the appropriate conventions of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Verbal communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, community partners, and the public.
• Customer service knowledge and skills.
• Listening and counseling skills.
• Ability to provide services to a diverse customer population in a culturally sensitive manner.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to be resilient in a very busy setting with clients who may be experiencing stress.
• Ability to serve in a lead capacity.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to plan and accomplish work, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dedication to the promotion of health and prevention of disease and a commitment to stay abreast of current practices in nutrition.

The current salary range (2HN) is $72,917-$81,507 annually, and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $75,104-$83,952 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

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