Job Description
Nutritionist forSupport of a WIC program; South Side of Chicago
Our client, a network of five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located on the south side of Chicago has an immediate staffing need for an experienced full-time Nutritionist.
This is an on-site full-time position working M-F from (7:30am to 4:30pm).
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for nutritional needs of patients/provide dietary options w/i nutritional guidelines under a WIC program grant.
- Conduct Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) programs for patients/staff/community.
- Conduct short and long-term nutritional counseling for CFHC patients and their families.
- Provide nutritional consultation to CFHC professional staff.
- Schedule counseling sessions as needed per patient.
- Utilize EMR notes for communication w/referring providers re: progress of patients following each visit.
- Monitor individual progress by follow-up calls and mailings.
- Participate in case conferences with referring providers as needed.
- Conduct HP/DP programs on and off site, to CFHC patients & community residents.
- Evaluate all educational material for appropriateness.
- Write curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluations for each educational class and program.
- Coordinate outreach programs & promote nutritional awareness at CFHC, community agencies, and schools.
- Provide service training for CFHC staff on the nutritional aspect of the disease process, their prevention, and treatment with emphasis on comprehensive primary care and proper referral.
Education & Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent and related Nutritionist or Dietician work experience.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nutrition program w/BS in Food Science or Dietetics.
- Current licensure in the State of IL as a Registered Dietitian or significant progress toward obtaining license is encouraged.
- Someone who is fluently bilingual in (English/Spanish) read, write, and speak is preferred, but is not required.
If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.