WIC Registered Dietitian (22412) - Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Detroit, MI 48203
About the Job
• Complete nutrition assessments and determine eligibility of WIC clients.
• Responsible for maintaining electronic client charts in accordance to the criteria set by the State of Michigan WIC program
• Assist the Intake Specialist and WIC Nutrition Specialist with job duties in times of staff absence.
• Promote breastfeeding with clients.
• Perform breastfeeding follow up with clients.
• Perform lead testing and education to caregivers regarding lead poisoning.
• Check email and the WIC Shared Calendar on a daily basis to ensure communication among WIC Team members.
• Maintain referral information and communicate clinic needs to the WIC Program Coordinator in a timely matter.
• Maintain office supplies and communicate clinic needs to the WIC Program Coordinator in a timely matter.
• Perform nutrition counseling to clients deemed eligible by the WIC Nutrition Specialists.
• Track all clients referred to the RD by maintain adequate follow up in MI WIC.
• Monitor RD queue, several times each day and ensure proper documentation is in client’s charts.
• Maintain knowledge of Class III formulas and approve after a review of the clients charts.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work space.
• Registered Dietitian will complete a High-Risk Nutrition Care plan with WIC clients that are identified by a WIC Nutrition Specialist with one or more high risk codes.
• Promote breastfeeding with clients.
• Certify and recertify WIC participants in accordance to the criteria set by the State of Michigan WIC program.
• Perform anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin testing.
• Complete individual nutrition education with clients at necessary appointments.
• Create and update nutrition education materials for clients.
• Make appropriate client referrals to ancillary health care providers, and social services.
• Maintain and update computer databases for research purposes.
• Complete monthly reports on WIC activities in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff trainings, conferences and staff meetings as the need arises.
• Work as a team, helping other staff in the WIC program in times of shortage of staff.
• Participate in outreach opportunities in the community.
• Perform any other assigned duties or tasks as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Perks & Benefits:
• Guaranteed full-time pay – competitive salaries
• Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
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