Job Description

Nutritionist *Experienced* FULL-TIME (8AM - 5PM) (WIC)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
$19.00 - $22.00

Overview

Park DuValle Community Health Center is a 501c3 non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served the local community for over 50 years. Park DuValle Community Health Center strives to adhere to the highest quality standards of patient care, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Employees of Park DuValle Community Health Center, Inc. are deemed to be federal employees qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

PDCHC offers primary care for adults and children, women's health, behavioral health services, dental, WIC and Nutrition, insurance enrollment, lab, pharmacy and radiology services, transportation, exercise classes, and other enabling services. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.



Job Skills / Requirements

Position Summary:

The WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) Nutritionist provides nutrition education for the WIC program by determining nutrition risks and certifying participants for the program. The WIC Nutritionist sets goals for behavior change pertaining to nutrition and breastfeeding, prescribes supplemental foods, and develops and distributes nutrition education materials.

Primary Position Responsibilities:
  • Conduct nutrition assessments to determine program eligibility based on nutritional risk and according to State and Federal regulations.
  • Assess diet, history, and identify risk factors for pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 years.
  • Provide nutrition education to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
  • Provide breastfeeding education when applicable and conduct breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
  • Assist participants in setting goals for behavior change relevant to nutrition risks.
  • Prescribe food package taking into consideration nutrition risks.
  • Provide and document referrals to health and social services.
  • Develop nutrition education materials and participate in community outreach activities
  • Demonstrate competency in serving patients of various age groups, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses.
  • Participate in trainings and professional development activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
 *Must maintain a high level of professionalism, be responsible, ethical, team oriented. Required to display strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills always* 

 
Education Requirements:

Dietitian (RD/LD), Nutritionist (bachelor’s degree),
or
Certified Nutritionist (master’s degree and certification by State Board of Certification and Licensure)

Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or related field
Graduate from a nursing program having obtained license as a LPN
Associate's degree in nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
Nursing Degree (LPN)
Two year degree in related field

Certification Requirements (Any)

Certified Nutritionist
Dietitian (RD/LD)

Additional Information / Benefits



 

 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the WIC/Nutrition Director

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Relocation is not provided and travel is required occasionally

Number of Openings for this position: 2