The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Assess WIC Program Applicants/Participants:
  • Obtain, assess, and document anthropometric measurements.
  • Interview applicants/participants to gather medical history, dietary practices, and socioeconomic information.
  • Assess biochemical status.
  • Determine medical and nutritional eligibility for WIC Program services.
  • Provide nutrition counseling and negotiate strategies to improve nutritional status.
  • Refer participants to other appropriate services as needed.
  • Assign appropriate food packages based on assessment.
  • Document care provided in the Crossroads computer system.
  • Review and authorize prescriptions for exempt formulas and nutritionals.
  • Determine the need for follow-up nutrition counseling at subsequent visits.
• Provide Nutrition Counseling and Education:
  • Offer nutrition counseling and education during subsequent visits based on participant needs.
  • Present mini-lessons to WIC participants at low nutritional risk.
  • Provide comprehensive follow-ups to high-risk participants.
• Provide Breastfeeding Education and Support:
  • Educate prenatal participants on the benefits of breastfeeding.
  • Counsel women on basic lactation management.
  • Refer women to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and/or Lactation Consultant as needed.
  • Issue breastfeeding aids when deemed appropriate.
• Perform Other Job Responsibilities:
  • Travel to other WIC Program sites to provide program services.
  • Record daily the number and type of services provided to WIC applicants and participants.
  • Complete a detailed daily time study to document time spent in each WIC program budget area.
  • Assist in preparedness and emergency response activities as needed, particularly in situations threatening public health (e.g., disease outbreaks, natural disasters).
  • Carry out Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities and adjust performance and practice to meet established PM goals.
• Participate in Staff Development:
  • Attend workshops and trainings related to the provision of program services to stay current with new guidelines, policies, procedures, and activities.
  • Attend departmental, CHE division, and WIC staff meetings.
  • Complete all required annual WIC, departmental, and county trainings.
• Implement Strategies for Health Equity:
  • Attend trainings to enhance understanding of health inequities.
  • Identify and address barriers to health.
  • Serve on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees.
  • Engage in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Requires graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education - approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with an Associate's Degree in any subject area from an accredited college or university; or a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition from an accredited four year college or university.

Bilingual preferred.

A valid driver's license is required.

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