WIC Registered Dietician 2

Position Summary:  Conduct a nutrition and health assessment of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and early postpartum eligible WIC participants and their infants and children up to the age of five.  Provide nutrition education and information based on the need of the individual and set nutrition related goals.     

 Essential Duties:   

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion    

• Demonstrate and apply principles of ethics in all interactions   
• Contribute to the implementation of programs and services that work to achieve health equity and social and environmental justice   
• Maintain enthusiasm and support for all public health practices and programs provided through the Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department (ZMCHD)   
• Engage in continuous improvement of individual performance by recognizing your own professional development needs and participating in meetings, trainings, seminars, and in-service trainings.   
• Engage in continuous quality improvement of programs and activities to continually meet the needs of our diverse and constantly evolving audience   

• Identify opportunities for creativity, innovation, and collaboration and fosters an environment that embraces creativity, innovation and collaboration. 
• Practice dependable attendance habits. 
• Ensure compliance and works toward the mission of ZMCHD    
• Adhere to ZMCHD policies and procedures.   
• Represent the department and agency favorably to the public. Adhere to the adopted ZMCHD customer service standards.    
• Ensure compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as Ohio Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).   
• Provide basic breastfeeding/chestfeeding support and education for pregnant and breastfeeding/chestfeeding WIC participants   
• Use motivational interviewing to conduct nutrition assessments, set nutrition related SMART goals, and assess beliefs and barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in targeted WIC population  

WIC Health Professional (HP) Standards of Practice and Responsibilities 

WIC HPs are expected to follow the standards of practice linked to their credentials and the professional performance expectations set by Ohio WIC and ZMCHD.

WIC Health Professional training Requirements 

HPs will complete adequate and appropriate competency-based trainings for the HP to provide quality nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, to ensure staff competencies.  

 Other Duties:  

• May be required to report to the Emergency Command Center in the event of a public health emergency  
• Attends staff meetings; serves on committees as requested.  
• Attend health fairs and special events, prepare displays for events, develop educational materials and work with the ZMCHD Public Information Officer (PIO) and media.  Support and participate in quality improvement and employee wellness activities.   
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:  An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: 

• Registered Dietitian preferred 
• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or dietetics 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening, with the ability to explain information and provide necessary details to a diverse population.  Common communication methods used include in-person, phone, email, and text/web chat.     
• Basic understanding of Microsoft applications – OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, etc   

• Ability to identify your own biases and how they impact your work    
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation 

• Non-tobacco user 

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. 

• Frequently sits for extended periods of time and often stands and walks.   
• Regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing, entering data and performing other related tasks.   
• Regularly practices active listening skills when working with staff or the general public in person or on the telephone. 

• Exposed to various background noises from children ages 0-5.     
• Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen, and ability to distinguish colors in color coded records.   
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds for short distances.   
• May need to drive a motor vehicle to various locations locally and occasionally within the State. 

Work Environment:  

• General indoor office setting in the health department facility.  This includes working in a cubicle as well as shared consult room or meeting rooms spaces.   
• Work in close proximity of families and families of small children.  Possible exposure to kids crying, screaming, talking, sneezing, and touching everything in your office 

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.