Nutritionist, WIC

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

The Women, Infants, and Children grant program (WIC) Nutritionist, screens, certifies, provides comprehensive nutrition assessments, and medium-risk nutrition counseling services to participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, and provides participant centered services according to federal guidelines, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Provide participant centered nutrition and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants and offer State Agency approved resources and incentives.
• Maintain documentation of nutrition services and administrative as described in the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assign and tailor a food package appropriate to the participant's nutritional risk(s), category, and cultural preferences and issue food benefits as set forth in the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Provide information, check for understanding, and document training to participants on program rules, regulations, WIC approved foods, use of eWIC cards, and food benefit use and redemption.
• Proficient user of State of AZ Computer Data System (HANDS).
• Document the Nutrition Discussion Contact with appropriate note after each service.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field; or Associate degree in Nutrition with Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR) certification.
• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience in, or related field
• IBCLC Certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

As a member of the Mountain Park team, you will have the opportunity to help our community thrive by improving the health of those around you. You’ll work in a supportive environment where you and your coworkers make a difference daily. That’s because how we connect translates to the care we provide our patients. We value professional and personal goals, work/life balance, and family. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our employees with the support and experience to grow and be successful.

Company Description

As a member of the Mountain Park team, you will have the opportunity to help our community thrive by improving the health of those around you. You’ll work in a supportive environment where you and your coworkers make a difference daily. That’s because how we connect translates to the care we provide our patients. We value professional and personal goals, work/life balance, and family. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our employees with the support and experience to grow and be successful.