Senior Nutritionist - WIC

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a Senior Nutritionist for the WIC program. The role conducts nutrition assessments, provides education, and creates personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five participating in WIC.

This exempt, salaried position offers a pay range of $63,080 to $82,792.50 per year, with pay based on education, experience, and equity.

Qualifications

• RD in good standing with the Dietetics/Nutrition board.
• Two years of nutrition experience recommended.
• NC/SC driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine WIC eligibility.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
• Create personalized nutrition care plans with food package recommendations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate WIC client care.
• Maintain accurate client documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with clinic oversight and training as needed.
• Prepare educational materials for nutrition instruction.
• Respond to urgent public health events and emergencies.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Program coordination

Documentation

Public health knowledge

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) – CDN

Master’s in Dietetics/Public Health Nutrition

Dietetics Didactic Program completion

Dietetics Technician, Registered

Bachelor’s in Dietetics/Public Health/Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Nutritionist - WIC

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Pay Range: $63,080.00 to $82,792.50/year

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Position Summary

WIC Sr. Nutritionist is responsible for conducting nutrition assessments, providing individual and family nutrition education, and developing personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This position, with a high degree of latitude, is responsible for variety of clients with moderate to high-risk medical conditions and complex nutritional needs.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine eligibility for the WIC program. This includes accurately documenting medical and dietary histories.
• Collect and Analyze anthropometrics and biochemical measurements.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to WIC clients, addressing concerns related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
• Create personalized nutrition care plans based on individual needs, including food package recommendations and specific dietary goals.
• Work with other healthcare professionals and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care for WIC clients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client interactions by completing documentation in a timely manner.
• This position when needed will provide support with clinic oversight, customer service problem-solving, training, and other operational procedures.
• Prepare materials used in presenting current nutrition and/or management instruction to students, healthcare facility personnel, or outside groups
• Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, sever weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: See education

Education

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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Dietetics/Nutrition
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a County Operators Permit Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Specialized knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessment and care planning, including problem diagnosis, counseling, and evaluation of clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and with multiple and complex health and therapeutic nutritional needs.
• Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change with considerable skill in counseling.
• Broad knowledge in health care ethics, documentation in the medical record, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge in organization of community health and nutrition resources.
• Sophisticated knowledge of current scientific information regarding nutrition, diet, and health and the ability to relate this information to clients, professionals, and the general public.

Skills

• Skill in conducting a nutrition education or community needs assessment.
• Fundamental knowledge of current principles and practices of public health, and program coordination.
• Ability to interpret policy and protocols into operational procedures and work priorities.
• Skill in organizing and coordinating the work of others.
• Full range of skill in presenting ideas orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.

Abilities

• Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessment and identify key issues and relationships in the management of client care.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Client Relations: Meeting client and client’s family needs; taking responsibility for a client safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult client situations and regain client confidence
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.