Provide nutrition assessment, certification, counseling and education to WIC participants; develop educational materials; collect anthropometric and hematologic data. Plan, implement and evaluate breastfeeding promotion and support activities, develop protocols, run support groups and assist with peer counseling program. Work across multiple sites including evenings and Saturdays.
SUMMARY:
- Nutritionist: Provide routine nutrition care to high risk participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist at various WIC sites and LCHC.
- Breastfeeding Coordinator: Responsible for the planning, provision and evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Position is in addition to regular duties of WIC Nutrition staff member. Approximately 2 hours per week plus to be allotted out of regular schedule, with additional time given for special projects such as annual World Breastfeeding Week.
BREASTFEEDING COORDINATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops breastfeeding protocols for standards of service.
- Oversees development, implementation and evaluation of local program breastfeeding activities, such as participant education classes, breastfeeding support groups, and breastfeeding contacts for prenatal and breastfeeding women and infants.
- Assists Senior Nutritionist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Breastfeeding
- Peer Counseling Program.
NUTRITIONIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs nutrition assessment and certification, counseling, nutrition education and referrals for WIC applicants and participants.
- Develops educational materials for demonstrations, audio-visual presentations or other educational activities for participants.
- Collects anthropometric and hematological data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, food and nutrition; R.D. preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
- Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
- Prioritization and organizational skills.
- Sensitivity to the multi-cultural needs of the client population.
- Must be available to work at multiple sites, Saturdays, and during evening hours.
EXPERIENCE:
- One year experience in clinical or community nutrition.
- One year of experience counseling breastfeeding women.
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