Job Overview The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.

 

Nutrition Education

· Follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies and procedures
· Provides basic client nutritional services; interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and eligibility requirements for participation in the WIC program
· Conducts diet and health assessments and determines nutritional risk required in the certification process
· Nutritional education provided to participants regarding identified nutritional and/or medical risk(s) in accordance with policies and procedures
· Provides individual or group follow-up education sessions

 

Nutrition Support

· Encourages continuation of nutritional plan
· Procures and maintains nutritional education and support
· Assists with educating participants about WIC policies and procedures on Nutritional education, support, and equipment
· Assists in providing equipment, supplies and information to WIC nutritional participants
· Assists with obtaining proper documentation on equipment on loan or issued from the WIC office
· Presents an unified and positive attitude towards nutritional plans; works to improve participation in plans

 

Program Support

· Registers applicants and clients for clinic; determines residential, categorical and financial eligibility
· Reviews accurately and thoroughly all required and applicable program policies, procedures and information with each client/applicant including information verbally or in wiring as policy specifies
· Documents demographic, eligibility and enrollment information accurately into the appropriate system
· May maintain and calibrate equipment and lab environment
· Works with teams to assure the support program is accessible, customer friendly, efficient, positive, seeking caseload growth, professionally and legally administrated on a daily basis
· May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration