Clermont County Public Health is currently accepting applications for the following positions. All applications must be submitted online using the appropriate link.
WIC Dietitian, Dietetic Technician, Nutritionist, or Registered Nurse
Type: Part-Time, Permanent |
Dietitian Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition/dietetics program approved by the Ohio Board of Dietetics, and one (1) year experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; Knowledge with lactation management; Maintain registration with the American Dietetic Association; Maintain Dietitian license issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section O.R.C. 4759.06; Skilled in working with computers and the public; Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; Required to have regular and predictable attendance
Dietitian Job Duties: Determine client qualifications for the WIC program. Provide nutrition education and counseling to income-eligible women (pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum), infants, and children up to the age of five years. Promote and support breastfeeding. Conduct nutrition assessments. Document notes in participant charts. Assign risk codes and appropriate food packages. Issue breast pumps. Follow WIC Policies and Procedures. Utilize a computer and texting program. Prepare educational materials. Conduct outreach activities. Refer clients to other services. Obtain anthropometric measurements. Conduct hemoglobin tests. Perform clerical duties as needed. Attend meetings and complete required training. Assist with supervising the work of any Nutritionists and/or Dietetic Technicians on staff, which includes accepting referrals of high-risk participants, reviewing charts, observing appointments, and reviewing and approving education plans and materials developed. Assist with social media posts.
Registered Nurse Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Ohio (O.R.C. 4723.03). One (1) year experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; Knowledge of lactation management; Skilled in working with computers and the public; Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; Required to have regular and predictable attendance
Registered Nurse Job Duties: Determine client qualifications for the WIC program. Provide nutrition education and counseling to income-eligible women (pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum), infants, and children up to the age of five years. Promote and support breastfeeding. Conduct nutrition assessments. Document notes in participant charts. Assign risk codes and appropriate food packages. Issue breast pumps. Follow WIC Policies and Procedures. Utilize a computer and texting program. Prepare educational materials. Conduct outreach activities. Refer clients to other services. Obtain anthropometric measurements. Conduct hemoglobin tests. Perform clerical duties as needed. Attend meetings and complete required training. Assist with social media posts.
Dietetic Technician Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) approved program and have passed the registration examination; A Dietetic Technician must have an associate degree from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) approved program; Dietetic Technicians function under the supervision of a Registered/licensed dietitian; One (1) year experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; Knowledge with lactation management; Must complete 6 hours of continuing education per year; Skilled in working with computers and the public; Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; Required to have regular and predictable attendance
Nutritionist Minimum Qualifications: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics with an emphasis in Nutrition; Nutritionists function under the supervision of a registered/licensed dietitian; One (1) year experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; Knowledge with lactation management; Must complete 6 hours of continuing education per year; Skilled in working with computers and the public; Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; Required to have regular and predictable attendance
Dietetic Technician or Nutritionist Job Duties: Determine client qualifications for the WIC program. Provide nutrition education and counseling to income-eligible women (pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum), infants, and children up to the age of five years. Promote and support breastfeeding. Conduct nutrition assessments. Document notes in participant charts. Assign risk codes and appropriate food packages. Issue breast pumps. Follow WIC Policies and Procedures. Refer high-risk participants to a registered dietitian. Observations and chart reviews will be conducted by a registered dietitian. Education plans and materials must be approved by a registered dietitian. Utilize a computer and texting program. Prepare educational materials. Conduct outreach activities. Refer clients to other services. Obtain anthropometric measurements. Conduct hemoglobin tests. Perform clerical duties as needed. Attend meetings and complete required training. Assist with social media posts.
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