WIC Degreed Nutritionist

1 of 2 positions are already filled. The West Oakland Health Council is seeking one full time empathetic, culturally competent WIC Degreed Nutritionist at each of its East and West Oakland WIC sites. We offer a secure, collaborative clinic environment where patient care and outcomes are the #1 priority. These positions are full time 40 hrs. / week, benefitted, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. We offer a competitive, negotiable package, based on experience.

Job Details

Level Intermediate or Experienced

Job Location West and/or East Oakland Health Center - Oakland, CA

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Bachelors degree in a nutrition-related field, required

Salary: Starting at $25 hourly + benefits (this is a Non-Union Job)

Job Shift 8 am 4:30 pm

**All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New Employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered for those requesting an exemption on medical, disability, or religious grounds.

Description

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of WIC and the Registered Dietitian, the WIC Degreed Nutritionist may provide services to participants with any level of nutrition need. The Degreed Nutritionist will perform nutritional screening and counseling, as well as execute the fundamentals and participate proudly in the running of the WIC program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

To be conducted in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of West Oakland Health Council and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) WIC:

• Maintains competence in all aspects of the WIC Nutrition Assistant Training Manual.
• Performs nutrition assessment, educates participants, and documents nutrition education sessions
• Provides nutrition intervention for participants as authorized or cosigned by the Local Agency Registered Dietitian.
• Plots and interprets anthropometrics data on growth grids or prenatal gain grid
• Records and interprets results for hematocrit / hemoglobin / lead of participant
• Assists in development and evaluation of education materials
• Determines eligibility of applicants for WIC program benefits according to policy.
• Performs certification and recertification of participants using the WIC management information system, WIC-WISE.
• Provides breastfeeding education and assistance to participants after completing a minimum of 20 hours of breastfeeding training
• Refers participants to RD, IBCLC, or other professional staff as appropriate.
• Competently fulfills, through self-designation or assignment, the following WIC designated coordinator roles for which they qualify as dictated under WIC program policies:
  • Nutrition Education Coordinator
  • Breastfeeding Coordinator
  • Local Vendor Liaison
  • Farmers Market Nutrition Program
  • Outreach Coordinator
  • Cardstock Coordinator
• Competently fulfills, through self-designation or assignment, the following WIC training coordinator roles:
  • Training Coordinator
  • Civil Rights Coordinator
  • Fraud/Abuse Coordinator
  • National Voter Registration Coordinator
  • Other Training Coordinator Roles, as needed
• To successfully complete 7 hours of CDPH/WIC-approved Breastfeeding training every year.
• To successfully complete 50 continuing education units every 5 years, equivalent to those allowable for a Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered.
• Attends work regularly and punctually; is readily accessible during work hours to peers; limits absences from own duty stations and limits visits and activities which distract others from their performance of duties
• Works cooperatively with immediate supervisor, with department members, and with other council staff persons, as required.
• Treats all staff/patients/clients/visitors with respect and courtesy.
• Remains competent in skills required for position.
• During the initial thirty (30) days of employment, becomes and remains knowledgeable about, and in compliance with, the Councils and Department policies and procedures in the following areas:
  • Patients rights and responsibilities.
  • Professional and business ethics.
  • Continuous quality improvement.
  • Safety and security of person and property.
  • Infection control.
  • Hazardous materials and waste.
  • Life safety and emergency preparedness.
• Maintains a working knowledge about, and in continued compliance with, all of those areas listed under item (4) throughout your employment with the Council.
• Attends general staff meetings and participates in quality improvement projects.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with West Oakland Health Councils service excellence standards.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations, and/or another designee.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

Service Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to serving internal and external customers and or patients. Consistently seeks ways to improve service delivery and communicates ideas to management as needed.

Communication: Communicates clearly, accurately, and concisely in verbal and written forms. Effectively adjusts communication to specific situations and diverse audiences to ensure information is understood. Work effectively with multi-cultural and economically diverse patients.

Teamwork: Provides meaningful contributions and actively participates in team activities. Works as part of the care team to provide evidence-based care, health coaching, self-management tools and proactively addressing the needs of patients and their families.

Quality: Actively participates in identify areas for improvement and establish methods for quality improvement.

Compliance: Stays in compliance with organizations policies by being current in state mandated certification requirements and completing assigned policies and trainings in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and Walking Time Required: 10% - 15%
• Time Speaking and Listening: 60% - 70%
• Environmental and Health Hazards: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently will use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally bend, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION DESCRIPTION REVISIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with these roles. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current Position, management reserves the right to revise the Position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This Position description replaces all previous Position descriptions for this position.[MS1]

BENEFITS:

• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• 403b
• Free Medical (Kaiser or Sutter), Dental and Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• Reimbursement for approved courses and seminars
• EAP Program
• Discounts on programs through partnered companies such as Legal Shield, ID Shield, and AFLAC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish OR English/Arabic strongly preferred.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
• Proven interviewing and communication skills and ability to relate to a diverse population group.
• Applicant must be drug-free during work hours and free of illicit substances at all times.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Excellent daily attendance and punctuality.
• Able to self-pace study and complete work in a timely manner.
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Valid driver's license or state I.D.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in a nutrition-related field, required.
  • Examples are as follows: Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Food and Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition and Health, Community Nutrition, Home Economics with Nutrition Emphasis
• Entry-level knowledge of nutrients / foods as well as familiarity of life cycle nutritional needs (pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, and children).
• Previous experience working with the WIC program and knowledge of WIC policies and procedures, preferred.
• Prerequisite entry level experience, answering phone, making appointments.

• Free Medical (Kaiser or Sutter)
• Paid Holidays
• 403b
• Free Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• License, Certification, and Registration Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for approved courses and seminars
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• EAP Program
• Discounts on programs through partnered companies such as Legal Shield, ID Shield, and AFLAC

W.O.H.C. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER;

BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME