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NUTRITIONIST
Pay Range GC18
INTRODUCTION
This classification provides nutrition education to Women, Infant and Children (WIC) clients through program services of community health division of health and social services department; assess needs of individuals, design and implement a plan and then evaluate the results; participate in WIC certifications; provide training to WIC support staff, division staff and public agencies.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Assess,
identify, plan
and coordinate
individual
nutrition
treatment
plans for
women, infants
and children;
monitor
results which
includes:
interview and
identify risk
factors of
clients,
assess
nutrition
status,
determine
caloric
intake, design
and implement
treatment
plan, evaluate
results.
Counsel client
in
preventative
care,
nutrition
education and
promote health
and prevention
of disease.
Provide these
services to
other
community
health
programs
and/or other
public and
community
agencies.
2. Design and
teach
nutrition
education both
individually
or in group
classes for
WIC clients.
Coordinate
education and
support
programs for
breastfeeding
women and
professionals.
Develop
nutrition
education
materials.
Provide
nutritional
training and
guidance for
WIC and
community
health staff
and public and
community
agencies.
3. Establish,
maintain and
complete
required
records,
reports and
statistical
information.
Maintain
client
recordkeeping.
4. Promote
County
breastfeeding
program.
Coordinate
education and
support
programs;
coordinate
with other
agency
programs.
5. Provide
consultation
and in-service
training to
department
staff, local
agencies,
community,
schools, etc.
6. Serve as liaison between WIC program and the community; interpret policy and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of nutritional needs and assessment methods for women, infants, and children to provide and evaluate nutrition services, analyze situation, determine course of action, implement the action and evaluate results; considerable knowledge of training and education techniques. Skill in: Design and presentation of educational materials; interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; prepare educational training material; plan and consult with clients, families and community agencies; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, clients and families, state agencies, community agencies and the public.
Education, experience and training: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health or dietetics and two years progressively responsible work experience. At time of appointment, must possess registered dietitian licensure or Master's degree in public health and a valid Oregon driver's license.
Desirable qualifications: Knowledge of federal WIC program; Master's degree in public health.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
Work is performed under the general direction of the nutrition program manager. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of past experience. The employee receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and problem resolution are left to employee discretion and interpretation. Employee estimates and manages time efficiently. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure determinations and decisions made are in compliance to department policy and procedures.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established department policies and procedures, federal and state statutes, rules and regulations; WIC training modules and nutritional reference materials. Employee uses considerable judgment in interpreting guidelines and contributes to modification of existing guidelines by recommending changes or adapting guidelines to problems encountered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is performed in an office environment; may involve bending, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, pushing, reaching, standing and walking. Employee shares common exposure to communicable disease. A reasonable amount of driving is required.
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