Wic Nutritionist

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Title: WIC Nutritionist

Company: CEDA

Website: https://www.cedaorg.net/

Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Location: Assigned to support CEDA WIC Clinics in city west region (zip codes: Oak Park 60304 and Diversey 60639). This position will be based at Oak Park but may work at any of the sites in this region.

Schedule: 8:00a – 4:30p; Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday (may rotate week to week but will never exceed 5 days); change of schedule based on program needs and when Saturday clinics are open in region. Scheduled at 1 clinic each day: may vary as the same clinic for an entire week or rotate as a different clinic assignment every day.

Purpose: The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for nutrition and breastfeeding assessment and counseling of WIC clients; ensures that the assigned site operates efficiently and effectively, and that all activities are in compliance with DHS and agency policy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all WIC clinic functions and ensures all DHS and CEDA WIC policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation and follow up.
• Communicates necessary site, staff and client issues to Supervisor.
• Provides nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding counseling when applicable, to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
• Provides appropriate counseling and follow up to high risk/high priority clients as determined by WIC assessment and adheres to program standards of practice.
• Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
• Schedules, coordinates and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.
• Maintains integrity of EBT card inventory, security, issuance and reconciliation.
• Accurately completes appropriate procedures to provide medically prescribed formulas.
• Obtains client anthropometric measurements as necessary, utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent (Home Economist).*
• Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for Nutritionist.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience is a plus.
• Must complete breastfeeding education training during first year of employment (upon successful completion of training, Nutritionist earns title of Breastfeeding Support Counselor)
• Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
• Experience in a nonprofit, social service organization, or a Community Based Organization (CBO) is a plus.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet, is preferred.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and other benefit options

CEDA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. CEDA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.***