Nutritionist - WIC

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a hands-on nutrition education counselor for the WIC program. The role focuses on counseling, education, and certification of participants, with emphasis on breastfeeding support and data entry using the QuickWIC system.

Responsibilities include performing measurements, assessing nutritional risk, developing care plans, and providing outreach to increase WIC enrollment in the Altoona area. A related bachelor's degree is required along with a driver’s license and state clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Minimum of two years related work experience preferred.
• Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment; ability to use specialized computer applications as needed.
• Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI clearance; Driver's License and Automotive Insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform anthropometric measurement for WIC participants.
• Assess participant need for use of a WIC breast pump and educate on use and cleaning.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC families.
• Develop nutrition care plans for high-risk participants and determine appropriate food packages.
• Enter data into QuickWIC and prepare required reports.

Skills

Counseling skills

WIC program knowledge

Data entry proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Windows OS

QuickWIC Data System

Job description

This is a program where you will truly make a difference to an at-risk population. This is a hands‑on counseling position in the premiere nutrition education program in the country.

In this position, you will assist in developing and providing quality services for the WIC Program. This will be done in a manner consistent with efficiency, cost effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform anthropometric measurement for WIC participants.
• Assess participant need for use of a WIC breast pump.
• Issue and instruct participants in the use and cleaning of breast pumps.
• Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
• Perform hemoglobin testing for WIC participants.
• Provide inservice and training for WIC staff.
• Assess and determine participant's nutritional risk for WIC and prescribe the appropriate food package.
• Develop the nutrition care plan for high risk participants.
• Prepare and submit required reports.
• Assist in the planning and development of goals, objectives and activities for the WIC program.
• Provide initial certification and re-certification of participants.
• Perform data entry using the Department of Health QuickWIC Data System.
• Represent and participate in Agency professional and community activities as requested.
• Provide outreach and educational programs to community agencies and interested groups to increase WIC enrollment.
• Provide information and referral to participants for other health & human services programs as indicated by participant need.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC families.
• Endeavor to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
• Maintain and protect participant and Agency confidentiality.
• Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants.
• Assist families in developing healthy eating goals and provide on-going education to support the goals.
• Maintain participant records in accordance with Agency and Department of Health policies and procedures.
• Complete on-line documentation of all nutrition education contacts, topics and comments.
• Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
• Provide supervision at designated satellite clinic sites.
• Print and issue food instruments in accordance with all policies and state and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement the nutrition education component to include continuing updates as necessary to meet federal regulations.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Minimum of two years related work experience preferred.
• Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment. Demonstrate ability to perform computer skills in specialized computer application(s) as needed.
• Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto liability insurance. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Automotive Insurance
• Driver's License
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran