Nutritionist

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
The Nutritionist provides nutritional assessments, certification, and counseling for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children who may be eligible for the WIC program.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts nutritional assessments using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and socio-economical information
• Completes certifications for WIC participants using the criteria codes established by the state and documents appropriately in the medical record and computer system
• Conducts nutritional assessments and provides nutrition counseling to patients referred from maternity, family planning, and child health clinics
• Promotes breastfeeding through outreach, education, and pump loaner program
• Determines WIC eligibility by assessing income, proof of residence, and proof of identification and entering information in the WIC Crossroads electronic computer system
• Issues food benefits and helps maintain assigned caseload through appropriate outreach measures
• Presents nutrition related programs and in-services regarding the WIC program

Education/Experience: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with a Bachelor's degree; or Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of maternal, child, and infant nutrition and breastfeeding
• General knowledge of relevant medical terminology
• Considerable knowledge of behavior change theory and learning theory
• Accurately record services rendered in an electronic medical record
• Must be able to assess and analyze nutritional issues, and utilize counseling skills
• Ability to deliver nutrition education programs and communicate with individuals and small groups

Our Mission
To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.