Nutritionist II - Breastfeeding Coordinator

Craven County Government; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Government is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to interview applicants for WIC eligibility, assess growth and nutritional status, and provide nutrition education.

The role includes promoting breastfeeding, developing educational materials, and coordinating breastfeeding peer counseling. Requirements include a Registered Dietitian or advanced nutrition degree with relevant experience in public health nutrition.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration or
• Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition
• Graduation from ACEND-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics with two years of nutrition experience
• Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree and two years nutrition experience
• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition with two years nutrition experience

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to assess nutritional and anthropometric status for WIC eligibility
• Develop educational materials for WIC participants
• Promote breastfeeding in the community and provide support to breastfeeding mothers
• Provide nutrition education on infant/child feeding, prenatal nutrition, and pregnancy nutrition
• Assess growth and nutritional status and refer to services as needed
• Promote WIC program involvement and monitor participants' progress
• Assist in disaster response and other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Breastfeeding support

Public health nutrition

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's degree in any subject with 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.

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.

Special Requirements

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