DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

Job Title

WIC Program Technician

Job Description

This employee works with the WIC Program within the Health Department. Employee determines eligibility, obtains anthropometric measures, completes nutrition assessments, and provides nutrition education for participants. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Knowledge of: Nutrition and Dietetics, Motivational Interviewing and participant-centered counseling skills, Infant and child feeding practices. Prenatal, post-partum and breastfeeding nutritional needs. Basics of breastfeeding. Reading, literacy, language skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population. Cultural diversity and ability to use interpreter service effectively. Adaptable, quick to learn new procedures and skilled at de-escalating sometimes challenging participants. Skill to: Operate computer. Basic technology and mathematic skills Operate infant and adult scales. Operate a hemocue and Pronto analyzers. Operate telephone, fax copier. Ability to: Develop nutrition care plans. Determine program eligibility and assign appropriate food packages. Assist in and develops educational materials which meet the needs of agency service providers and is considerate of various educational, ethnic, and socio-economic levels and community groups; Plans and conducts group nutrition education classes. May be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency

Required Education and Experience

Possession of valid registration as a Dietetic Technician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Substitution(s): Possession of a Verification Statement indicating completion of the requirements of a dietetics program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If the substitution is applied, possession of valid registration as a Dietetic Technician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics must be obtained within the probationary period. Other requirements: Must have a valid Driver's License

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Office/clinic environment; exposure to computer screens; travel from site to site; working closely with others. Physical Conditions: Duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; light to moderate lifting

Examples of Work Performed

Review health history information and educate clients based on provided responses. Consider anthropometric data and subjective data obtained from interview with participant when completing assessment. Prescribe appropriate food packages based on client's age group/category and medical needs. Make formula changes on food packages based on client needs and/or primary care physician's request. Provide required written documentation per WIC Policy. Routinely check fax machine for scripts from health care provider offices, pull chart, notify parents, complete required documentation, update the WIC system. Use Phone Interpreter Services when there is a language barrier and coordinate care for those whom English is not their primary language. Discuss and critically think with colleagues to determine the best course of action when an issue about formula changes, food package or breastfeeding arise. Participate in the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program's coupon distribution. Process the Missed Text Reminder Report. Performs anthropometrics and hematological data collection including finger sticks. Obtains health assessment data and provides nutrition consultation to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and preschool children. Restock nutrition education materials. Assist in the development of nutrition education materials/classes (bulletin boards, PowerPoints, handouts, lesson plans). Provide nutrition education and outreach to community agencies. Issue Benefits and give explanation of how to use benefits, program explanation and Participant Rights and Responsibilities, when the next appointments will be. Ensure breastfeeding is promoted as the first choice for infant feeding. Keep current with the latest breastfeeding information. Obtain health assessment data from participants. Record data on appropriate forms and in the WIC system. Complete application and determine WIC eligibility. Obtain weight and length measurements and perform hemoglobin tests. Answer phones, make appointments, update participant information. File and pull charts.

Benefits

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.