WIC Nutritionist - Non-RD

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Milwaukee is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and experienced in maternal and child nutrition. Responsibilities include determining WIC eligibility, assessing nutritional needs, providing counseling, and supporting breastfeeding. Candidates should hold qualifications as a Certified Competent Authority and ideally possess bilingual skills in Spanish/English. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a 'Certified Competent Authority' under Wisconsin WIC Program requirements.
• 1-2 years experience in WIC or maternal and child nutrition preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
• Assess nutritional needs and provide counseling for eligible WIC clientele.
• Monitor client care follow-up and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide breastfeeding support and education.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Relating to diverse backgrounds

Education

Certified Competent Authority under Wisconsin WIC Program

Job description

Join our team who is committed to the delivery of the highest quality healthcare service. We are seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (Non-RD) who is self-motivated, energetic, and a take charge individual.

Job Responsibilities

1. Determines WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
2. Assess nutritional needs and provides nutrition counseling and follow-up for eligible WIC clientele.
3. Monitors client care follow-up and modifies plan of care as needed.
4. Assesses the breastfeeding status of WIC participants and offers support and education.
5. Determines the appropriateness of breastfeeding aids and issues according to policy.
6. Completes required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
7. Determines appropriate food packages and issues WIC benefits.
8. Refers clients to appropriate social and community resources.
9. Screens requests for prescribed non-contract medical nutritional and refers to the WIC RD.
10. Screens for and initiates outgoing communications to medical professionals; refers to the WIC RD.
11. Plans, conducts, and evaluates group and individual nutrition education classes.
12. Participates in preparing and delivering nutrition education materials/aids.
13. In conjunction with the Project Nutritionist, actively participates in training students and volunteers.
14. Performs basic blood tests and takes height and weight measurements for women, infants, and children as needed.
15. Assesses income, categorical, and residency eligibility and documents accordingly.
16. Reads and follows all policies and procedures in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual and ROSIE User's Guide.
17. Completes all agency and State required trainings.

Qualifications

1. Must qualify as a "Certified Competent Authority" under the Wisconsin WIC Program requirements (Registered Dietetic Technician, bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition or master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition).
2. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
3. Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office and other web-based applications.
4. Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.
5. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
6. One to two years' experience in WIC or maternal and child nutrition preferred.
7. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.