Department: WIC/MH

Reports to: WIC/MH Director

Primary Work Location: Spencer office and traveling WIC clinic sites

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week with hours varying according to clinic schedules.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

One of the following licenses or degree:
- Dietitian or
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Iowa or
- Nutrition Educator which includes the following:
  - Registered Dietitian but not licensed in Iowa or
  - Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution, but has not completed a dietetic internship or successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Dietetics and a dietetic internship from an accredited institution, but not completed or passed the dietetic registration exam or successful completion of an undergraduate or
  - Graduate degree in Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or
  - Home Economics/Family & Consumer Science Education with emphasis in Nutrition from an accredited institution.
Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A WIC Professional’s responsibilities may include, but is not limited to the following:

Function as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification following assessment of individual anthropometric, biomedical, and dietary data.
Conduct any or all of the following procedures necessary for determining nutritional risk: measurement of length/height and weight, hemoglobin, and complete the required certification procedures in Focus.
Complete intake procedures for program applicants: interview applicants to obtain demographic information and determine income eligibility.
Prescribe food packages and tailor the WIC food package to best meet the participant’s dietary needs.
Provide nutrition and health education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests in accordance with Program guidelines.
- NOTE: High risk participants must be scheduled for at least one individual education contact by a licensed dietitian. If the initial contact was provided by a licensed dietitian, then the second contact can be provided by any CPA or a licensed dietitian as determined by the licensed dietitian that certified the participant. If the initial contact was provided by a non-Licensed Dietitian CPA, then the second contact must be provided by a licensed dietitian.
Assure adequate explanation of participant rights and responsibilities to all people undergoing WIC certification.
Identify and document care plans for low and high-risk participants.
Refer WIC participants to other health or social services as needed including documentation and follow-up of referrals made.
Document screening and referrals for lead testing and immunizations.
Provide breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests.
Educate WIC participants on the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor services and make referrals as appropriate.
Document, track, and approve electric breast pump equipment for participants.
Set up/tear down of traveling clinic stations and load/unload clinic supplies.
Report equipment and data system issues to the WIC Help Desk.
Assist with the completion of WIC data system reports and follow-up calls to participants.
Provide follow-up to participants who complete wichealth.org lessons and complete phone Nutrition Education appointments.
Provide excellent customer service.
Participate in outreach activities.
Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities.
Order and stock nutrition education materials/supplies.
Communicate with local physician offices to assure completion of WIC Special Formula and Food Documentation form.
Participate in community needs assessment and/or breastfeeding/nutrition coalitions in the agency service area.
Communicate or interact with various programs including, but not limited to the following:

Iowa Department of Public Health Department of Human Services

Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health I-Smile

Early Head Start/Head Start Public Health Nursing

Area physicians, MCOs and hospital staff Area Education Agency

Lead Poisoning Prevention programs Child Health Specialty Clinics

Child Care Resource & Referral agencies Staff of other WIC contract agencies

Attend and participate in WIC nutrition/breastfeeding trainings, staff meetings and other conferences which enhance training skills.
Assist WIC Director with developing the nutrition education and breastfeeding action plans for the WIC grant.
WIC Professionals must complete training requirements as outlined in state WIC policies.
- NOTE: Full time licensed dietitians must attend at least nine hours of continuing education events per fiscal year. The number of hours planned for part-time staff should be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
Licensed Dietitians: Provide nutrition assessments/counseling for Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start students.
Licensed Dietitians: Review Head Start menus and make recommendations according to the Performance Standards.
Registered Nurses: Perform oral health screenings and fluoride varnish applications to Maternal Health clients. Provide oral health education and care coordination services to pregnant women enrolled in Maternal Health.
Maintain current licensure/professional status.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform above duties with reasonable accommodation.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation
Must maintain a good driving record.
Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
Local travel required.
Keep work area neat and clean.
Maintain equipment in good working condition.

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