JOB SUMMARY

Provides individual and group nutrition education, determines client’s nutritional risk assessment, assigns and issues appropriate food packages, promotes, supports, and educates breastfeeding women. Provides referrals to other agencies, documents interventions, goals, and progress toward meeting these needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition, or Health related field.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.

Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates and counsels low-risk clients in the absence of the dietitian; counsels’ high-risk clients on nutrition needs during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth and development of infants and children up to the age of five, postpartum, teen mothers and other health-related issues.
• Plans, develops, and evaluates the group nutrition education provided to the target population based on the annual nutrition education plan.
• Provides WIC core contact information and Reviews the Right and Responsibilities with clients.
• Counsels’ clients on the importance of the nutrition education component of the WIC program.
• Develops a plan with clients to make positive changes, improves nutritional status and prevents nutrition related problems.
• Provides a basic assessment of the client’s nutritional status and determines nutritional risk by evaluating anthropometrical and biochemical data and medical and nutritional history to determine WIC eligibility.
• Identifies high-risk participants and refers to those who would benefit from individualized follow-up by a Registered Dietitian in the WIC program.
• Schedules appropriate nutrition education and contact appointments.
• Assists clients in finding resources and refers clients using referral sources in the community.
• Assigns appropriate food packages to meet the nutritional needs of eligible WIC clients, including specialized formula. And evaluates food packages assigned, and tailors food package as needed.
• Reviews clients’ immunization records and refers clients to the immunization program.
• Issues food vouchers to eligible WIC clients and reviews Authorized Food and Vendor List with client.
• Provides breastfeeding support, technical assistance, and education to WIC clients, breastfeeding peer counselors, and staff.
• Issues breastfeeding aids and equipment. Evaluates, tracks and counsel clients regarding their use.
• Provides timely, accurate, and professional legal documentation using SOAP format per State WIC Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures confidentiality of client records and information received according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists in planning, development, and implementation of special nutrition projects which are program and/or community oriented.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic nutrition
• Diet recall
• Meal Planning
• Infant and Child Development
• Public health practices
• Breastfeeding principles
• Food safety
• Pregnancy and Postpartum period
• Nutrition Assessment
• Legal documentation and professional writing
• Basic mathematics
• Community Resources
• Interviewing and counseling techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

• Effectively solve problems
• Work with computer software related to job specific duties
• Perform professional documentation and writing
• Operate audiovisual equipment
• Apply teaching techniques
• Present effective nutrition education classes
• Work cooperatively with clients, coworkers, professionals and others
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Organize and prioritize assignments and responsibilities, and keep time expectations
• Comply with confidentiality guidelines and expectations
• Provide education and guidance to public and/or others

While this position's main location at the Salt Lake Public Health Center, 610 So. 200 East, Salt Lake City, they main need to work at the South Main Public Health Center, 3690 S. Main Street, South Salt Lake, as needed.

Since this position is a 20-hour merit position preferred work schedules are:

1st option:

Wednesday 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch

Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with an hour lunch

Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with an hour lunch

2nd option:

Wednesday 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, with an hour lunch

Thursday 8:00 AM - noon

Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with an hour lunch

3rd option:

Both locations and schedule work, available on Thursday and Friday to attend staff meetings   

4th option:

Both locations work, available on Thursday and Friday to attend staff meetings but need some flexibility