Health Professional 2 Registered Dietitian

Position:

Health Professional 2 (Registered Dietitian)

Division :

Community Health Division (WIC Program•Ravenna)

Classification:

Full Time; Non-Exempt (Classified), with a one-year probationary period.

Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday 8am•4:30pm: May require some weekend and evening hours. Evening clinics are held twice monthly: 10:00am 6:30pm.

Salary Range:

$24.00•$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Reports To:

WIC Supervisor Position Summary:

The Health Professional 2 (Registered Dietitian) provides comprehensive nutrition services through the WIC program, including individualized counseling, breastfeeding support, and nutrition assessments for participants. This role contributes to positive health outcomes through education, counseling, and referrals. In addition to clinic responsibilities, this position participates in community outreach, maintains current knowledge of nutrition and public health practices, and supports organizational initiatives including quality improvement, accreditation, and emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered care in a fast-paced public health environment.

Job Description:

WIC Clinic Duties:

Provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding education and support to individuals and groups; completes nutrition and anthropometric assessments; determines supplemental food and formula packages; assigns proper risk codes and completes chart documentation accordingly; utilizes WIC certification system functions correctly; develops behavioral objectives and nutrition care plans; initiates health and social service agency referrals; develops nutrition education materials; maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures; adheres to mandated reporter laws; completes WIC Clinic Assistant duties to assist with clinic flow as needed.

Non-Clinic Duties:

Participates in community outreach; maintains current dietetic and breastfeeding knowledge and skills for optimal service; stays current with state and local updates including WIC Policy and Procedure, WIC All Projects Letters (APL), meeting minutes and other pertinent materials. Maintains computer skills. Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Duties:

Complete WIC-required training: New Health Professional Training, System Security Training, Conflict of Interest, Civil Rights, VENA, USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum, Depression training. Participate in quality improvement team projects and training initiatives, incorporating quality improvement principles into daily work activities. Participate in public health emergency response activities as needed, including roles within the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System. All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the public's health in accordance with the Portage County Combined General Health District Emergency Response Plan. Attend and participate in agency-sponsored training, events, and activities. Gather and organize documents to fulfill public records requests and other reporting obligations. Participate in organizational activities that support and enhance agency accreditation. Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance to meet organizational needs and objectives.