Registered Dietitian

Nutritional CounselorPosition is 36 hours per week and hybrid option.Job Goal:To provide individual counseling and case management for WIC participants and Head Start Children who are at high nutritional risk; nutrition education quality control.Essential Responsibilities:High Risk CounselingAssess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants and children from health records, dietary questionnaires and knowledge of community nutrition issuesProvide counseling and develop care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high risk criteria in protocolWork with participants and/or their caregivers to help them set their own goal for change using Motivational Interviewing techniqueRecord proper SOAP documentation within participant’s TWIST fileComplete certifications on high risk participants as neededApprove completed Medical Documentation Forms as outlined in WIC policyProvide consultation to families of Head Start children through a referral systemProvide resources and education to Head Start families via in person, virtual or phone and on some occasions in the families home.Maintain confidentiality of all recordsMake referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriateMaintain professional standards with update training, as neededBreastfeedingEnsure breastfeeding is promoted as the first choice for infant feedingKeep current with the latest breastfeeding information and inform other local agency staff of new recommendationsCoordinate with community breastfeeding resourcesNutrition EducationCoordinate nutrition services with other WIC Program operationsProvide technical assistance and consultation to other local agency staff, including chart reviews and development of care plans per certifier requestShare nutrition education resources and information with staffTeach group nutrition education classes as neededProvide nutrition education at early childhood family nights as requestedGeneral WIC ProgramComply with all federal, state and local agency policies, procedures and regulationsComplete Oregon WIC Training Modules as required for positionWIC Training SupervisorOversees and documents training and staff development within the WIC program;Works with the state WIC program to implement training initiatives;Coordinates completion of the appropriate Oregon WIC training modules and online courses by WIC staff in the time frame set out in policy;Coordinates continuing education for WIC staff, including quarterly in services;Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates strategies to meet training and staff development needs within the WIC program; and,Assures effective, appropriate and accurate information and services are provided to WIC participants by trained WIC staff, by conducting regular onsite staff observations.Nutrition AssessmentsProvide the Early Childhood Services Department with Nutrition Assessment information of WIC/Head Start children.General Staff Responsibilities:Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assignedDemonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of AgencyMaintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and communityKeep current and accurate records and file reports on timeMaintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family informationMaintain objectives and professional standardsImprove self skills and educationFulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect PolicyBe present at work in order to provide consistency of servicesBe a contributory team member in a positive/productive mannerDemonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily dutiesAnd or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisorComprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written materialProduce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammarEducation Requirements:A Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR);A bachelor’s in a health profession, such as nutrition, nursing or health education;An Oregon Licensed Dietitian (LD); RD eligible also considered, but must pass RD exam within 6 months of employmentEducation Preferred:A master’s in a health profession, such as nutrition, nursing or health educationExperience and Skills Requirements:Two years’ experience in Community Nutrition working with Maternal Child Health is recommended, with WIC experience preferredYou must be a health professional;A health professional is a person with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a health profession, such as nutrition, nursing or health education. This includes physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, dietitians, public health educators and, lactation consultants that have passed a board certification and are IBCLCs.You must be a Competent Professional Authority (CPA)An individual on the staff of the local WIC program authorized to assess program eligibility, determine nutritional risk, provide nutrition education and counseling and prescribe supplemental foods.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards.Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material.Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects up to 50 lbs.Sit for long periods of time with keyboard and do data entry at a computer.Occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.Frequently required to drive, walk and climb stairs in the office and in a variety of community based and home settings.Occasional filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary.Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment/Conditions:Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other peopleSafety:Apply safe practices in the performance of dutiesReporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediatelyComplying with Agency safety standardsParticipate in emergency drillsPromote a culture of safe environments in the workplaceOrganizational Requirements:Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background RegistryCurrent physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hireDesire to work with low income children and their familiesCommunicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face to face, one to one, and in group settingsFluent in English both verbally and writtenThe job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Umatilla Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to,