Essential functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Determines client eligibility for the WIC program
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to income-eligible women (pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum), 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 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.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of computer software such as word processing and database applications. Ability to collect and organize data sufficient to maintain accurate and complete records, and to prepare reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Submit reports in a timely manner
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in all services provided to clients.
• Ensures that patients health education that is documented, culturally sensitive, and presented at a literacy level appropriate for the client.
• Completes necessary reporting requirements for all program areas.

• 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 experience. Knowledge of lactation management.

• Maintain registration with the American Dietetic Association; maintain Dietitian license issued by the Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section O.R.C. 4759.06;

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

The Fairfield County Health Department (FCHD) offers a generous benefits package to employees:

• Fairfield County Health Benefit Plan. Information available at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/fairfieldco/
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – All employees contribute 10% of their salary to Ohio PERS, and the agency contributes 14%.
• Deferred Compensation Plans– Employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave

For general questions regarding the position, please email Mary Smith, WIC Director, at mary.smith@fairfieldcountyohio.gov or visit www.fairfieldhealth.org.

210 E. Main Street

Lancaster, Ohio, 43130