Nutritionist

Dietitian I / NutritionistUnder limited supervision, the Dietitian I or Nutritionist uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to provide nutritional counseling to low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious food plans to supplement diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to healthcare and/or community providers. Follows established procedures to screen, assess, evaluate and monitor individuals at nutritional and/or social risk and counsels individuals regarding nutrition and/or social support. Based on assigned functional area, programs operate according to federal guidelines or the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) guidelines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct nutrition assessments on clients and develop nutrition care plans specific to their needs in which assessments may be conducted on ACCESS property or in client's homes based on assigned functional areaCollect pertinent health and medical information as well as make referrals and appointments for clientsServe as client advocate and may coordinate care for clients based on assigned functional areaProvide nutrition education to individual client and groups and may develop food package prescription for clients within federal guidelinesReview, interpret and explain to program participants the policies and procedures of the nutrition programDocument health, social and nutritional risk factors and services provided based on assigned functional areaDevelop and update educational materials for use by patients utilizing the principles of cultural diversity and when interacting with program participantsPlan and conduct food service and/or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of diseaseMaintain HIPAA complianceParticipate in emergency preparedness exercises and trainingParticipate in patient reviews, staff meetings and trainingMaintain currency on new developments in the nutrition field as mandated by the American Dietetic AssociationFollow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services providedMay issue Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits and explain approved foods and authorized vendors based on assigned functional areaMay participate in time studies, nutrition education pilot programs and breastfeeding initiatives as required based on assigned functional areaMay participate in grant proposal writing and submissionOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of:Nutritional guidelines and standards of the federal WIC program or the State MIHP program based on assigned functional areaNutritional risk standards and how to appropriately refer clients based on nutritional risks identifiedFundamental knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures used in nutrition education and counseling as well as in public health working with high risk populations based on assigned functional areaBasic knowledge of training design and delivery for individuals and groupsSkill in:Intermediate mathematic skillsOperating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to:Actively listenTalk to others to convey information effectivelyCommunicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienceUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsInstruct or teach others how to do somethingSpeak, read and write EnglishSpeak, read and write Arabic is preferredPartner with other functional areas to accomplish objectivesProvide a high level of customer serviceMaintain a professional working relationship with clients and co-workersEducational/Previous Experience Requirements:Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's degreeRequired Disciplines:Nutrition, Dietetics or related fieldMinimum of 1-2 years of experience in nutrition, dietetics or other related health field or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses/Certifications:Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:May be required to be a Registered Dietitian (RD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or RD-eligible with examination pending in six months or less) or meets registration requirements administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration based on assigned functional areaMay be required to have completed dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in order to work with high risk/high priority clientsWorking Conditions:Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be requiredTravel Required: Local and in-state travel, up to 25%Working Environment: Climate controlled office