WIC Nutritionist

Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN for WIC ProgramNew Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.Starting Pay Rate: $24.70/hourOpportunities for professional growth and development Paid Training Opportunities Referral Bonus Program Family-oriented environment Casual dress Employee Appreciation EventsThe WIC Program is seeking a Nutritionist, Dietitian, or RN to provide nutrition education counseling, community referrals, and supplemental food benefits to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children under five years of age.Essential Duties:Present a friendly and warm welcome to all families upon clinic visits and telephone contacts; display of excellent eye contact with families; offer a minimum of one compliment to families at each clinic visit or telephone contactCompletes certification testing, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, referrals, SOAP care plan, and food package issuance in an efficient mannerCross-train to assist in clerical duties when necessaryPromotes breastfeeding as preferred method of infant feedingAdheres to Universal Precaution policyMeet or exceed caseload goalsParticipate in developing Outreach Plan and representing WIC in outreach activitiesAccept clinic assignments as scheduled. Travel reimbursement provided for subsequent clinic travel beyond clinic site where work day beginsEducation/Years of Experience:1. Qualified NutritionistRegistered DietitianRegistration eligible to sit for RD examBachelor or Master Degree in one of the following areas (pending official transcript review):DieteticsNutrition or Nutrition SciencesPublic Health Nutrition or Community NutritionClinical NutritionOR2. Competent Professional AuthorityRegistered Nurse (with valid Indiana licensure)Bachelor or Master Degree, through a review of official transcripts from an accredited college, includes a study of nutrition. These degree include but are not limited to:Family and Consumer SciencesFood and Nutrition in BusinessNutrition, Fitness, and HealthQualifications:Flexibility with schedule and dutiesEffective written and spoken communication skillsBi-lingual English/Spanish skills desiredThis job reports to the WIC Clinic ManagerBenefits:MedicalDentalVisionSTDLTD - company paidLife Insurance - company paidEmployee Assistance Program - company paidAccident & Critical Illness401k - annual company match (% varies)Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer