NUTRITIONIST - WIC (ALTOONA)
2 weeks ago
This position is a hands-on counseling position in the premier nutrition education program in the country. This is a program where you truly make a difference in an at-risk population. Assist in developing and providing quality services for the WIC Program. This will be done in a manner consistent with efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. This is a daytime position Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm with no weekends or holidays.
Responsibilities:
* Perform anthropometric measurement for WIC participants.
* Assess participant need for use of a WIC breast pump.Issue and instruct participants in the use and cleaning of breast pumps.
* Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
* Perform hemoglobin testing for WIC participants.
* Provide inservice and training for WIC staff.
* Assess and determine participant's nutritional risk for WIC and prescribe the appropriate food package.
* Develop the nutrition care plan for high risk participants.
* Prepare and submit required reports.
* Assist in the planning and development of goals, objectives and activities for the WIC program.
* Provide initial certification and re-certification of participants.
* Perform data entry using the Department of Health QuickWIC Data System.
* Represent and participate in Agency professional and community activities as requested.
* Provide outreach and educational programs to community agencies and interested groups to increase WIC enrollment.
* Provide information and referral to participants for other health & human services programs as indicated by participant need.
* Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC families.
* Endeavor to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
* Maintain and protect participant and Agency confidentiality.
* Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
* Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants.
* Assist families in developing healthy eating goals and provide on-going education to support the goals.
* Maintain participant records in accordance with Agency and Department of Health policies and procedures.Complete on-line documentation of all nutrition education contacts, topics and comments.
* Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
* Provide supervision at designated satellite clinic sites.
* Print and issue food instruments in accordance with all policies and state and federal regulations.
* Develop and implement the nutrition education component to include continuing updates as necessary to meet federal regulations.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
* Minimum of two years related work experience preferred.
* Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment. Demonstrate ability to perform computer skills in specialized computer application(s) as needed.Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto liability insurance.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
* act 33, 34, 31, 73 and OAPSA.
* driver's license and auto insurance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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