Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Coordinator

SUMMARY:

• Nutritionist: Provide routine nutrition care to high risk participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist at various WIC sites and LCHC.
• Breastfeeding Coordinator: Responsible for the planning, provision and evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Position is in addition to regular duties of WIC Nutrition staff member. Approximately 2 hours per week plus to be allotted out of regular schedule, with additional time given for special projects such as annual World Breastfeeding Week.

BREASTFEEDING COORDINATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops breastfeeding protocols for standards of service.
• Oversees development, implementation and evaluation of local program breastfeeding activities, such as participant education classes, breastfeeding support groups, and breastfeeding contacts for prenatal and breastfeeding women and infants.
• Assists Senior Nutritionist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Breastfeeding
• Peer Counseling Program.

NUTRITIONIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs nutrition assessment and certification, counseling, nutrition education and referrals for WIC applicants and participants.
• Develops educational materials for demonstrations, audio-visual presentations or other educational activities for participants.
• Collects anthropometric and hematological data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, food and nutrition; R.D. preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to the multi-cultural needs of the client population.
• Must be available to work at multiple sites, Saturdays, and during evening hours.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in clinical or community nutrition.
• One year of experience counseling breastfeeding women.