Registered Dietitian

Salary: $65.00 Hourly
Location : Goldendale and White Salmon, WA
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Public Health Department
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Basic Job Purpose/Function
Registered Dietitian - Public Health - Goldendale and White Salmon - Casual, 8 hours per week, Set Rate $65.00/Hr, First Review March 29, 2024. Open until Filled.
This position will support the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program. As a Dietitian/Nutritionist, you will be responsible for providing direct high-risk nutrition counseling, education, care plans, and referrals to WIC participants. This position would also provide referrals to the community as necessary. The Dietitian/Nutritionist will serve as a consultant to the WIC and MSS Health Department staff. All services are provided using participant-centered communication skills in a culturally competent manner.
Essential Job Duties
Essential Job Duties:

1. Provide direct high-risk nutrition counseling, education, care plans, and referrals to WIC participants.
2. Use dietary, biochemical, medical and anthropometric data to assess medical nutrition needs; and document services in electronic records system.
3. Provide nutrition/diet counseling and care plans based upon assessment of dietary, medical and lifestyle factors.
4. Review, assess, and process incoming WIC Medical Documents to ensure clients receive appropriate medical formula and special nutrition supplements; communicate with healthcare providers as needed.
5. Promote breastfeeding and provide breastfeeding information at prenatal appointments; provide individualized breastfeeding information and support to breastfeeding mothers.
6. Provide referrals to the community as appropriate; serve as content expert for nutrition.

Responsibilities:

1. Following State WIC/MSS protocols, assess clients who are nutritionally at high risk, and develop appropriate care plan using WIC database system.
2. Provide technical nutrition information and approve/create client education materials.
3. Refer clients to physicians and other care providers, as needed.
4. Document client information and services received in WIC database system.
5. Provide technical nutrition support, instruction, and in-service training for staff.
6. Assist with organization and planning of the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
7. Engage and network with community partners.
8. Participate in agency meetings and trainings, and WIC trainings, as required.

Additional Job Duties:
1. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, in Nutrition or related field.
• Strong organization and time management required, with ability to multitask
• Work independently, and as a team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook; WIC database.
• Must have strong and effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, fax machine) is needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational and experiential backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong skills in pediatric nutrition and public health background.
• Experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by individuals and families related to racism and social-economic injustices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Language.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements

• Registered Dietitian License from the Washington State Department of Health
• Valid state driver's license in state of residence and auto liability insurance if personal vehicle is used for work-related travel
• Specific positions may require specialized training or certification