New Orleans Health Department WIC Nutritionist

III STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Employee Name:

Working Title:

Public Health Nutritionist III Civil Service Title and Class Code:

Nutritionist

III, C1225

Division/Unit:

The City of New Orleans Health Department/Women, Infants, and Children Program Salaried (Exempt) or Hourly (Non-exempt): Hourly I. Summary of Position The Public Health Nutritionist III will be responsible for mid-level professional work as a health educator and consultant to the Health Department in matters pertaining to nutrition and health; related work as required. II.

Organizational Relationships Supervisor:

WIC Program Director Assignments received from: WIC Program Director Interacts with:

• DHH OPH Nutrition Services Office
• Employees from all City of New Orleans Health Department WIC sites and participants
• Other State of Louisiana WIC Staff
• All WIC Community Partners Individuals supervised: None III.

Duties and Responsibilities A. Core Functions (provide at least 3): a. Interpret the State of Louisiana WIC Policy Manual regarding the federally funded Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and other nutrition programs as needed. b. Develops nutrition care plans, provides nutrition assessments and initiates intervention through counseling and referrals for WIC participants assigned high-risk nutrition codes. c. Plans and manages community nutrition needs assessment targeting nutrition and physical activity risks for chronic conditions. d. Orders special formula for WIC participants requiring special formula; contacts provider offices when clarification or additional guidance is needed. e. Participates in record reviews for documentation of services rendered and program compliance; summarizes progress and activities. f. Participates in professional continuing education to maintain competency, registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and maintain a Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license. For Certification/Recertification (WICC/WICR) appointments : Screen and assess WIC participants using criteria provided by the

USDA WIC

Program; record participant's data in

PHAME/LAWIN

(WIC computer-based program) and determine nutritional/anthropometric eligibility; provide quality nutrition education using VENA principles as described in Chapter 14 of the WIC Policy Manual; assign appropriate food packages and develop care plans for participants. As the high risk dietitian, ensure all WIC-48s requiring RD signatures have been signed (special formula, pediasure, etc.). For Food Instrument Pick-Up (WCFI/WIFI) appointments: Assist with nutrition education provided by WIC personnel as needed. Provide classes for participants' appointments using topics and lesson plans provided on WIC portal. Inform participants whom are eligible for online nutrition education (per Chapter 14 of the WIC Policy Manual) about online nutrition education opportunity on WIC Health website. IV. Examples of Work (provide 3-5 examples)

• Determine WIC Participant program eligibility based on nutrition risk; assign all appropriate nutrition and anthropometric risks.
• Discuss nutrition risks with participants and caregivers and answer all questions related to the WIC Program.
• Promote breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding.
• Conduct nutrition education classes with small groups of WIC participants.
• Provide nutrition education handouts and materials to participants based on their WIC nutrition risk codes.
• Maintain or assist with maintaining log books at WIC clinic (examples: breastpump log book, formula log book).

V. Qualifications and Skills A. Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required by

Department:

• Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License
• 3 years of professional experience in public health nutrition, or clinical or hospital dietetics o Or a master's degree in human nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, food systems management, institutional management, community nutrition, public health, public administration or management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills B.

Other Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Must be proficient in computer applications and be able to use the following computer-based programs: PHAME, Outlook, Word, Excel and Louisiana Medicaid.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,102.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Nutritionist:

3 years (Required) Public health: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person