Nutritionist

Location Durham, NC Job Id 390 # of Openings 1 Occupational Summary Provides nutrition services for women, infants and children who are enrolled in the WIC Program at Lincoln Community Health Center and satellite clinics. Assesses nutrition needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic information to develop a nutrition plan of care. Provides WIC clients with nutrition counseling. Client base includes low risk to high-risk cases. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Work requires specialized knowledge in fundamental dietetics; behavior change theory and nutrition through the life cycle. Skillful application of this knowledge is required in counseling clients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and who have uncomplicated or well-managed health issues. Ability to maintain rapport with clients. Demonstration of critical thinking as applied to practice of clinical dietetics and WIC Program guidelines. Needs to be comfortable receiving and carrying out directions from a multi-tiered agency system including Nutrition Services Branch. Education & Experience Graduation from a commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education, approved program in Dietetics, or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Education with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred one year of experience in the field of nutrition and/or community nutrition rotation in a WIC setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr