WIC Nutritionist

New Hope Services, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Family-oriented environment

Casual dress

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

New Hope Services, Inc. is seeking a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education counseling and referrals through the WIC program for pregnant, postpartum, lactating, and young children in Southern Indiana.

The role focuses on client certification, nutrition education, and intake documentation. Qualified professionals include Registered Dietitians or nutritionists with appropriate credentials; bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Certify clients and issue nutrition education plans.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and referrals.
• Promote breastfeeding as preferred infant feeding method.
• Assist with outreach and clinic travel as needed.

Job description

Overview

New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.

Starting Pay Rate

$24.70/hour

Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Paid Training Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Family-oriented environment
• Casual dress
• Employee Appreciation Events

JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

The WIC Program is seeking a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education counseling, community referrals, and supplemental food benefits to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children under five years of age.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Client Certification Duties
• Present a friendly and warm welcome to all families upon clinic visits and telephone contacts; display of excellent eye contact with families; offer a minimum of one compliment to families at each clinic visit or telephone contact
• Completes certification testing, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, referrals, SOAP care plan, and food package issuance in an efficient manner
• Cross-train to assist in clerical duties when necessary
• Promotes breastfeeding as preferred method of infant feeding
• Adheres to Universal Precaution policy
• Meet or exceed caseload goals
• Participate in developing Outreach Plan and representing WIC in outreach activities
• Accept clinic assignments as scheduled. Travel reimbursement provided for subsequent clinic travel beyond clinic site where work day begins

Education/Years Of Experience

• QUALIFIED NUTRITIONIST
• Registered Dietitian
• Registration eligible to sit for RD exam
• Bachelor or Master Degree in one of the following areas (pending official transcript review):
  • Dietetics
  • Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences
  • Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition
  • Clinical Nutrition

OR

• COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL AUTHORITY
• Registered Nurse (with valid Indiana licensure)
• Bachelor or Master Degree, through a review of official transcripts from an accredited college, includes a study of nutrition. These degree include but are not limited to:
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Food and Nutrition in Business
  • Nutrition, Fitness, and Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexibility with schedule and duties
• Effective written and spoken communication skills
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills desired

This job reports to the WIC Clinic Manager

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD - company paid
• Life Insurance - company paid
• Employee Assistance Program - company paid
• Accident & Critical Illness
• 401k - annual company match (% varies)
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer