WIC Nutrition Counselor & Education Assistant

UPMC; Altoona (PA); Presencial; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UPMC is hiring a Nutrition Assistant-CPPA (WIC Program). This hands-on counseling position supports the premier nutrition education program in the country, providing nutritious foods and education to safeguard health for low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 at nutrition risk.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering nutrition education (including breastfeeding support), preparing care plans, tailoring food packages, coordinating referrals, and documenting

Responsabilidades

• Conduct and document a thorough participant assessment and document identification of WIC risk code(s)
• Deliver and document nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support
• Prepare nutrition care plans and document contacts for low-risk participants
• Prescribe and tailor food packages for participants
• Prefer participants to other health and social services and document such referrals
• Provide and document appropriate follow-up to referrals. Participate in meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate to job duties.Consult or refer to NEC, CPA, Breastfeeding Coordinator, or Desginated Breastfeeding Expert in the agency when the situation is outside the CPPA scope or the CPPA is unsure how to handle a situation.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

UPMC is hiring a Nutrition Assistant-CPPA (WIC Program). This hands-on counseling position supports the premier nutrition education program in the country, providing nutritious foods and education to safeguard health for low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 at nutrition risk.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering nutrition education (including breastfeeding support), preparing care plans, tailoring food packages, coordinating referrals, and documenting