Nutrition Specialist

18 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Community and Economic Development Assoc Full time

Job Summary:

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nutrition Specialist to join our team. As a Nutrition Specialist, you will be responsible for providing nutrition and breastfeeding assessment and counseling to WIC clients, ensuring that all activities are in compliance with DHS and agency policy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all WIC clinic functions and ensures all DHS and CEDA WIC policies and procedures are followed.
  • Coordinates with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process, including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Provides nutrition counseling and breastfeeding counseling to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow-up visits.
  • Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
  • Schedules, coordinates, and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.
  • Maintains integrity of EBT card inventory, security, issuance, and reconciliation.
  • Accurately completes procedures to provide medically prescribed formulas.
  • Obtains client anthropometric measurements as necessary, utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes, and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent (Home Economist).
  • Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for Nutritionist.
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience is a plus.
  • Must complete breastfeeding education training during first year of employment (upon successful completion of training, Nutritionist earns title of Breastfeeding Support Counselor).
  • Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
  • Experience in a nonprofit, social service organization, or a Community-Based Organization (CBO) is a plus.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet, is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and other benefit options.

CEDA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. CEDA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



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