WIC NUTRITIONIST

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Qualified Nutritionist to assess, educate, and counsel pregnant and breastfeeding clients, and identify needs for follow-up with the INWIC MIS. You will tailor nutrition education to individual living conditions and dietary needs while supporting breastfeeding as the norm in the clinic.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to WIC program policies; occasional travel between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in a health-related field with nutrition study.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition and breastfeeding assessments and counseling.
• Develop relationships with staff and community partners.
• Lead breastfeeding education within the clinic.
• Document required information in INWIC MIS.
• Schedule appointments using INWIC MIS.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Client counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation in MIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in health-related field

Tools

INWIC MIS

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Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: [e-mail] .

Job Role Summary

Responsible for completing nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education and counseling, and identifying the need for individual care and follow-up with a WIC Qualified Nutritionist.

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC Program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners.
• Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program.
• Provide written information to clients regarding Medicaid, agencies that provide Drug and Substance Abuse counseling, and other social service agencies.
• Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS) to complete certification and nutrition education contact procedures.
• Complete nutrition assessments and provide nutrition education and referrals tailored to the client’s living conditions, nutritional needs, food patterns, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide counseling using a client-centered approach.
• Lead group education classes and maintain related files and records.
• Document assessments (including anthropometrics), education, counseling, and referrals in the INWIC MIS.
• Create and tailor a food prescription using the INWIC MIS that is appropriate to the client’s needs.
• Schedule appointments using the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS).
• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings.
• Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) level.
• Participate in a minimum of two H.O.P.E events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually

Qualifications

• A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition.
• Access to reliable transportation, valid driver’s license
• Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Present in the clinic during all clinic hours, up to the limit for full-time employees.
• Ability to work independently.
• Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility during periods of Program change.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate conversations with individuals to address their needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.
• Operate standard office and computer equipment.
• Utilize Indiana WIC communication services to appropriately serve WIC clients.
• Work completed in a fast-paced clinic setting. This may include interaction with the public, exposure to loud noises, and working in close proximity to others.
• Client interactions, including but not limited to, height and weight measurements, hemoglobin finger sticks, and holding/lifting infants and children as needed.
• Repetitive motion related to standard office work.
• Occasional travel between clinics and to required statewide conferences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.