WIC Nutritionist
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New Hope Services Inc
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WIC Nutritionist
New Hope Services Inc
Posted 29 days ago
Full Time
Jeffersonville, Indiana
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition education, counseling, and supplemental food benefits to eligible families. They are also responsible for client certification, maintaining medical equipment, and participating in community outreach activities.
Qualifications
The WIC Program is looking for a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education, counseling, community referrals, and supplemental food benefits to women and children. Applicants must have a Registered Dietitian or Nurse license, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Dietetics, Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition, and should possess effective communication skills.
Job Description
New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.
Job Description
Starting Pay Rate: $24.70/hour
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid Training Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program
Family-oriented environment
Casual dress
Employee Appreciation Events
JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS: The WIC Program is seeking a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education counseling, community referrals, and supplemental food benefits to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children under five years of age.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Client Certification Duties
- Present a friendly and warm welcome to all families upon clinic visits and telephone contacts; display of excellent eye contact with families; offer a minimum of one compliment to families at each clinic visit or telephone contact
- Completes certification testing, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, referrals, SOAP care plan, and food package issuance in an efficient manner
- Cross-train to assist in clerical duties when necessary
- Calibration, maintenance, cleaning, arranging annual state inspection for medical equipment
- Promotes breastfeeding as preferred method of infant feeding
- Adheres to Universal Precaution policy
- Meet or exceed caseload goals
- Ensure a monthly participation rate for WIC at or above the state average
- Maintain an average show rate of 75% or higher and appointment slots are 100% filled on a daily basis
- Participate in developing Outreach Plan and representing WIC in outreach activities
- Accept clinic assignments as scheduled. Travel reimbursement provided for subsequent clinic travel beyond clinic site where work day begins
EDUCATION: Must possess of one of the following licensures/degrees:
- Registered Dietitian
- Registered Nurse
- Or a Bachelor Degree in one of the following areas:
- Dietetics
- Nutrition/Nutrition Sciences
- Public Health Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Foods and Nutrition in Business
- Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Flexibility with schedule and duties
- Effective written and spoken communication skills
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills desired
This job reports to the WIC Clinic Manager
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision
Paid Holidays, Vacation, PTO and Sick Time
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
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New Hope Services Inc
Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 65 years. It is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region with services in 23 counties across Indiana. New Hope’s focus is in three primary divisions: Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing. Clients include families, seniors, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With 165 employees, the organization serves more than 14,000 individuals and families annually. Specific services and programs include: • The Square Day Program • Employment Services • New Hope Industries • Respite Care • Supported Living • WIC (Women, Infants and Children) • Healthy Families • HopeCare Family Planning Clinic • Emergency Rental Assistance • Affordable Housing New Hope maintains facilities in seven locations: Gardner Place - Scottsburg New Hope Center - Jeffersonville New Hope Commons - Jeffersonville WIC Clinic and Healthy Families - Hanover WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Seymour WIC Clinic - North Vernon WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Columbus
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