Nutritionist I - WIC Benton Park

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.


As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.


Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click "apply."

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Nutritionist I who:

The Nutrition Educator is a member of the nutrition education team. The Nutrition Educator conducts nutrition education services in the context of a program to reduce the risk associated with nutritional deficiencies in the population they serve. The Nutrition Educator works under the leadership of the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor.


Essential Functions:

1. Provide quality customer service to clients and team members with an attitude of helpfulness, dignity and respect.
2. Provide counseling to WIC participants at moderate to high-risk level and document in the WIC Sise system.
3. Develop and record an individualized nutrition care plan according to established protocol.
4. Submit the required documentation and billing documents for reimbursement (for CPSP encounters) in EHR Electronic Health Record
5. Conduct nutrition health education classes to participants, staff and the community as needed.
6. Participate in community outreach and promotional activities.
7. Assist the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor in managing the services of the site including auditing of staff files to assess WIC policy competency, offer feedback and mentoring to employees regarding the outcome of those audits and conduct CPSP risk charting and staff training.
8. Willingness to work at multiple sites as needed and help by phone.
9. Provide education and support of breastfeeding and promote a breastfeeding friendly environment.
10. Comply with established Clinica Sierra Vista and WIC policies.
11. Maintain confidentiality and security at all times.
12. Support the mission of Clinica Sierra Vista and the WIC program.
13. Assist in certifying staff to WNA status, once WNA certification is obtained.
14. Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
15. Other duties as required.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in Nutrition with a GPA of 3.0 or above. DPD Verification Statement in nutrition is required. (A.) If bachelor's degree is in Nutrition with GPA of 3.0 and DPD verification statement, must have master's degree earned or in process. This may be in Nutrition or other related fields.
2. Leadership/volunteer experience and involvement in extracurricular activities related to nutrition and dietetics preferred.
3. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft office and Word processing applications.
4. Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance.
5. Member of American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
6. Detailed oriented.
7. Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
8. Strong work ethic.
9. Ability to handle multiple tasks well.
10. Effective organizational skills.
11. Ability to work well independently and with others.
12. Ability to follow directions, learn new skills and meet deadlines.
13. Ability to work in changing environment.
14. Culturally competent.
15. Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) desirable.
16. Experience or desire to work with low-income and vulnerable families/individuals.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!