WIC Registered Dietitian - Health

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : The Women, Infant, and Childrens (WIC) Registered Dietitian position requires proficient customer service as well as assessment skills.

This position works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients.

Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, providing client education, and counseling clients found at high nutritional risk.

The position also provides referrals to community and medical services. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor.

Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).Client ServicesProvide client services, in person, remotely, or on the phone as neededAssess and assign nutrition risk for client eligibilityPrescribe and Issue food benefitsAuthorize and coordinate special formula issuance with the State of KS WIC program or medical providerPromote, educate, and support breastfeeding including issuance of breast pumpsMake and document client referrals, including IRIS software referralsScreen immunizations records for up-to-date status and referDetermine frequency and type of client follow-up appointmentsHandle emails from the WIC call center when assigned or in the absence of the WIC site supervisorMeet program productivity standardsFollow HIPAA and WIC confidentialityEducation and OutreachAccess client needs, clarify information, research issues, and communicate program informationUse goal setting and stage of change principles to assess clients readiness to change behaviorProvide nutritional counseling to clients and families using motivational counseling methodsComplete online (oNE) secondary education appointmentsProvide community outreachPlan and attend trainingsAssist with surveysProvide counseling to clients found at high dietary or medical riskDocumentation / Record KeepingDocument client findings within 8 business hours of competing appointmentManage email inboxes and faxes;

monitor and respond to requestsManages e-timesheets and WIC daily hours accurately and on-timeMinimum Qualifications : Bachelors Degree in Food, Nutrition or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

If not already licensed in the State of Kansas, must obtain a temporary license from Kansas Credentialing for Dietitians, Topeka, KS within 60 days of hire.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or successfully passes the registration examination within twelve months of employment.

Once registered, obtains a permanent license from the State of KS Credentialing agency, and renews it every two years.