WIC Registered Dietitian

Eatrightmich; Bangor Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

InterCare is seeking a part-time Dietitian to join the WIC team in Bangor, MI. The position offers 24 hours per week with a starting pay of $25.96 per hour and medical benefits.

You will provide direct nutrition services to clients, perform counseling, assess histories, and tailor food packages across multiple locations as needed. Eligibility for dietetic registration is required and may be completed within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nutrition services to clients, individually and in group classes.
• Assess medical and nutrition histories, discuss topics of concern, and provide client-centered counseling and education.
• Review information with clients, assess understanding and readiness for change, and help set goals.
• Assign, explain and issue appropriate food packages based on individual needs.
• Provide follow-up and continuity of care for care plans.
• Keep up-to-date with current nutrition practices and complete trainings.
• Create nutrition education materials upon request.
• Refer clients to nutrition, breastfeeding, health and community services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nutrition services to clients, individually and in group classes.
• Assess and interpret medical and nutrition histories, discuss topics of concern, and provide client-centered counseling and education.
• Review information with client, assess understanding and readiness for change, and help set goals.
• Assign and explain appropriate food packages based on individual needs.
• Provide follow-up and continuity of care for individual care plans.
• Stay abreast of current information, knowledge, and practices in the field; participate in trainings.
• Create nutrition education materials and resources upon request.
• Refer to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, and community services as needed.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Client education

Group instruction

Food package assignment

Education

Dietitian registration exam eligibility

Job description

InterCare is searching for apart-time 24-hours/weekDietitian to join our WIC team in Bangor! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation starting at $25.96 per hour and Medical Benefits.

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

InterCare NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however,you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.

Requirements:

This position will rotate between multiple locations. Please see proposed schedule below:

Work Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of and/or eligibility to register for the dietetic registration exam. [Dietetic registration exam must be passed within 6 months of hire.]

Primary Accountability

Responsible for performing wide range of duties for client certification, recertification, and high risk services in the WIC clinic.

Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing direct nutrition services to clients, individually and in group classes.
• Assesses and interprets medical and nutrition histories, discusses current topics of concern and interest to the client, providing client centered counseling and education.
• Reviews information with client, assessing for understanding and readiness for change, working with client to set goals.
• Assigns, explains and issues appropriate food packages based on individual needs and preferences.
• Provides follow up and continuity of care for individual care plans.
• Stays abreast of current information, knowledge, and practices in the field. Participates in all required nutrition and breastfeeding trainings.
• Create nutrition education materials and resources upon request.
• Responsible for referrals to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, public assistance, and community services as needed in a client centered environment.
• For all high risk clients, explain the benefits of services from a Registered Dietitian, and offer all clients an individual counseling and care plan appointment.
• Promotes a breastfeeding supportive environment by ensuring all clients are aware of breastfeeding support services available through WIC. Completing referrals to breastfeeding peer counselors and other community breastfeeding programs and services