Entry-Level Nutritionist for Support of WIC Program at Managed Care Staffers
Chicago, IL 60617
About the Job
Nutritionist for support of a WIC program; South Side of Chicago
Our client, a network of five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located on the south side of Chicago has an immediate staffing need for an experienced full-time Nutritionist.
This is an on-site full-time position working M-F from (7:30am to 4:30pm).
We understand that you cannot submit any comments or text with your resume. If you apply through Monster, please send a separate email to cjepsen[at]managedcarestaffers.com with the answers to the following questions in order to be considered for this position:
- How many years of experience do you currently have working as a Nutritionist or Dietician?
- Do you have a completed Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Dietetics?
- Are you an actively IL Licensed Nutritionist or have you made significant progress towards a license?
- What is your desired hourly compensation?
- Is the South Side of Chicago a commutable location for you?
- Are you immediately available for employment?
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for nutritional needs of patients/provide dietary options w/i nutritional guidelines under a WIC program grant.
- Conduct Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) programs for patients/staff/community.
- Conduct short and long-term nutritional counseling for CFHC patients and their families.
- Provide nutritional consultation to CFHC professional staff.
- Schedule counseling sessions as needed per patient.
- Utilize EMR notes for communication w/referring providers re: progress of patients following each visit.
- Monitor individual progress by follow-up calls and mailings.
- Participate in case conferences with referring providers as needed.
- Conduct HP/DP programs on and off site, to CFHC patients & community residents.
- Evaluate all educational material for appropriateness.
- Write curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluations for each educational class and program.
- Coordinate outreach programs & promote nutritional awareness at CFHC, community agencies, and schools.
- Provide service training for CFHC staff on the nutritional aspect of the disease process, their prevention, and treatment with emphasis on comprehensive primary care and proper referral.
Education & Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent and related Nutritionist or Dietician work experience.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nutrition program w/BS in Food Science or Dietetics.
- Current licensure in the State of IL as a Registered Dietitian or significant progress toward obtaining license is encouraged.
- Someone who is fluently bilingual in (English/Spanish) read, write, and speak is preferred, but is not required.
If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.