Nutritionist II - Breastfeeding Coordinator

Craven County; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County's WIC program seeks a qualified nutrition professional to interview applicants, assess nutritional and anthropometric status, and determine eligibility for the WIC program. The role includes developing educational materials and promoting healthy nutrition practices in the community.

The position emphasizes breastfeeding support, counseling, and growth assessment, with referrals to Medicaid, CC4C, and Family Services as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration
• ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition
• Two years nutrition experience

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to assess nutritional and anthropometric status and determine WIC eligibility.
• Provide nutrition education on infant/child feeding, prenatal nutrition and nutrition during pregnancy.
• Promote breastfeeding individually and in the community.
• Develop nutrition education materials for breastfeeding mothers and WIC participants.
• Assess growth and nutritional status and monitor progress through growth measures and data.
• Refer participants to Medicaid, CC4C, Family Services, and other supports as indicated.
• Promote breastfeeding in the community and provide individual support for breastfeeding mothers.
• Assist the WIC director in monitoring caseload and program operations.

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition

ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics or equivalent

Two years nutrition experience

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to interview applicants to assess nutritional and anthropometric status to determine eligibility for the Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) program. To develop educational materials to use with WIC participants and to promote healthy nutrition practices in the community. To promote breastfeeding individually and in the community. To serve as the Breastfeeding Coordinator and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Manager.

Participates in the local operation of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Assesses applicants’ growth and nutritional status and determines eligibility for the WIC program.

Provides nutrition education on infant/child feeding, prenatal nutrition and nutrition during pregnancy.

Provides nutrition assessment of low and high-risk child’s condition through analysis of growth measures, laboratory data and in-depth interview with caretaker.

Provides counseling, based on assessment, to children with acute and chronic health problems such as low birth weight, prematurity, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, multiple medical problems, tube feedings, congenital disorders, etc.

Refers participants to other services such as Medicaid, CC4C, Family Services, etc. as indicated from interview and assessment.

Follows the patient’s progress through growth and/or weight gain assessment, biochemical data, consultation with other health care providers, and dietary assessment. Adjusts the medical nutrition therapy as indicated.

Promotes breastfeeding in the community and provides individual support for breastfeeding mothers.

Develops nutrition education materials for breastfeeding mothers.

Provides supplies and personal support to all breast-feeding mothers.

Develops educational handouts for the WIC population and for the general population on a variety of nutrition topics. Assess the handouts for usability and redesign as necessary.

Assesses immunization status of infants and children and refers to health care provider.

Assists the WIC director in monitoring caseload.

Additional Job Functions

In the event of a disaster, you may be required to assist as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Director, Deputy Director or Health Director.

Special Requirements

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience.