Substitute WIC Dietitian or Dietetic Technician

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor, Help strengthen family health in Lorain County as a PRN WIC Dietitian or Dietetic Tech—guiding participants through certification and delivering impactful nutrition education.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assists with in person certification/recertification of WIC participants; prescribes appropriate food packages in a clinical setting.
2. Provides nutrition counseling to WIC participants individually and/or in in-group sessions regarding normal nutritional needs including breastfeeding; establishes individual nutrition goals; completes necessary documentation in the medical record; makes referrals to resources, programs, and physicians as needed.
3. Compiles statistics and data needed to complete monthly reports and other reports required by the Ohio WIC Program. provides ideas and contributes to the execution of the WIC Program Nutrition Education Plan.
4. When necessary, assists Health Aide in obtaining medical data (heights, weights, and hematocrits) needed for certification/recertification.
5. Crosstrained as needed to assist with checking in participants, phone scheduling, or checking client documents.
6. Helps develop nutrition education materials, newsletters, outreach information, etc.
7. Sets up and operates visual aids; does food demonstrations; distributes farm market vouchers, etc. as assigned.
8. Provides breastfeeding education and support.
9. Attends state and local WIC meetings as required.

1. Reports upon directive in an emergency.
2. Conduct other duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of: Basic nutrition policies and procedures; counseling practices and procedures; resources for clients.
• Ability to: Express nutrition principles in oral and written form; express ideas to individuals and groups; form community partnerships; do community outreach; provide excellent customer service; work with a team; support breastfeeding clients.

Minimum Qualifications:  Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), Registered Nurse (RN), Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), Dietetic Technician (DT), or four-year nutrition/dietetics graduate or Physician’s Assistant.  Experience in maternal and child nutrition including breastfeeding education. Must possess a current Valid Ohio driver’s license.

Work Environment: This role is predominantly in the clinic, but may include some community outreach. Requires some, mostly local, travel. Will work in person at all WIC clinic sites located in Elyria, Amherst and possible pop up sites in the county.

COMPENSATION: Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS).

Hourly Rate: DTR: $20.80-29.18, RN $22.87-$32.10, RD $30.34-$42.59

The salary range listed reflects the anticipated range for this position. New hires typically begin at the minimum rate, and starting pay may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and education, in alignment with the department’s step placement practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F