WIC Nutritionist — Counseling & Education Specialist

SDSU Research Foundation; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The SDSU Research Foundation WIC program in San Diego County seeks a Degreed Nutritionist to determine eligibility, provide nutrition education, and counsel pregnant, post-partum women, infants and children. You will issue WIC food benefits and support breastfeeding mothers.

Under the direction of a Registered Dietitian, you’ll work with a diverse population, travel across San Diego County, and participate in quality assurance and program planning.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field.
• Verification statements: DPD approved by AND and RD eligibility.
• CNS certification may be considered.

Aufgaben

• Determines WIC program eligibility and provides direct client services.
• Creates and develops care plans for participants and provides counseling on nutrition for all levels of pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children.
• Prescribes and issues appropriate WIC food benefits to participants; supports breast-feeding mothers.
• Provides nutrition education to WIC participants in group or individual settings; orients new participants on benefit usage.
• Participates in staff meetings and program planning; assists management with QA/QI measures.
• Complete other duties at the discretion of management.

Kenntnisse

WIC program knowledge

Nutrition counseling

Breastfeeding support

Confidentiality

Multicultural communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)

RD exam eligibility verification

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet applications

Jobbeschreibung

The SDSU Research Foundation WIC program in San Diego County seeks a Degreed Nutritionist to determine eligibility, provide nutrition education, and counsel pregnant, post-partum women, infants and children. You will issue WIC food benefits and support breastfeeding mothers.

Under the direction of a Registered Dietitian, you’ll work with a diverse population, travel across San Diego County, and participate in quality assurance and program planning.