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- Program Support
- Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines
- Issues and explains eWIC cards to clients
- Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols
- Assist with questions regarding applications, refers complaints to supervisor
- Reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments
- Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided
- Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/returning phone messages and walk-in clients
- Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources
- Outreach and Education
- Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients
- May present on nutritional education
- Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned
- Other Duties
- May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internalwebmail
- Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards
- Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field
- Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program
Nutritionist Assistant - Portsmouth, United States - ACI Federal Defunct
Description
Nutritionist AssistantEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization ACI Federal is a government contractor based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ACI has employees nationwide specializing in healthcare, information technology and national security.ACI currently provides staff to state and Federal government agencies in classified and non-classified positions and health care staffing.
Description
Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and
diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to
protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments,
maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information
needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program
guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
Position Nutritionist Assistant
Position Requirements
Typical Preferred Qualifications:
Self-ID for Veteran Status
Self-ID of Disability
This position is currently accepting applications.