DIETITIAN I - Part time/Full time

JOB TITLE:  Dietitian I - Part time/Full time JOB CLASS NUMBER :  TEC570 PAY GRADE: G12 FL S A S T A T US :  Non-Exempt BUSINESS UNIT NAME:  WIC Administration REPORTS TO:  WIC Director SUPERVISORY WORK:  None STARTING PAY:  $35.00 per hour SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the   WIC   (Women, Infants & Children) Director, this position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to metabolically high-risk clients, consulting with area physicians concerning individual treatment plans of high-risk clients, determining the appropriate formula or combination of formulas to meet the nutritional requirements of high-risk clients and arranging for the purchase and/or delivery of such formulas. Other duties include providing follow-up consultations with high-risk clients, conducting nutritional in-services for staff, developing nutritional teaching materials. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Determines eligibility of applicant for   WIC   benefits based on assessment of nutritional and/or medical risk factors according to federal, state, and local policies. Determines eligibility of applicant for   WIC   benefits based on income and residency according to federal, state and local policies as needed. Obtains and assesses diet recalls for nutritional deficiencies according to nutritional standards and state policies. Obtains height and weight measurements of all high-risk applicants, following state and local policies and procedures. Accurately plots height and weight measurements on appropriate growth charts and/or weight gain grids according to state and local policy and procedures and performs complex mathematical calculations in completion of this function. Performs hematocrit/hemoglobin test on all high-risk applicants according to state and local policies and procedures. Provides individualized counseling based on conditions of risk and anthropometric values. Consults with physicians concerning the nutritional care of metabolically high-risk clients and provides recommendations for appropriate medical nutrition therapy. Writes diet prescriptions for food packages according to individual needs assessed at certification or as the need arises, in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Makes referrals to appropriate medical/social agencies for high-risk clients. Issues food benefits to   WIC   participants as needed according to federal, state local policies. Approves formula prescriptions requiring RD approval according to state guidelines and policies. Develops nutritional in-services for staff. Complete breast-feeding educator curriculum and counsel according to state and local policies. Develops nutritional teaching materials for individual and group instruction. Teaches nutrition education group classes, to include facilitated learning style class and cooking and food demonstration classes. Complies with safe food handling guidelines from the federal, state and local entities. …