Degreed Nutritionist (DN) at WIC Santa Ana, CA in Santa Ana, California

Job Description:

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Degreed Nutritionist in Santa Ana, CA.

Provide nutrition counseling and education services to high/low-risk participants. Conduct group classes, staff in services and perform other functions as requested by the supervisor. Assist in training new staff members.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 


• Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!


• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!


• Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!


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  To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org
  

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

• Work under the direction of the Center Manager and assists to ensure that the WIC program activities are in compliance with USDA, California WIC State Branch policies and procedures.


• Conduct needs assessments of WIC participants and the community populations by using the proper WIC data systems. Review of risk factors, breast feeding rates and dietary practices/intake of the community served.


• Certify WIC participants: develop nutrition care plan, follow-up and document using WIC WISE. Conduct quarterly individual WIC staff audits and group class observation as part of the quality assurance and compliance processes. These reports should be reported and submitted in a timely manner.


• Evaluate Nutrition Questionnaire and provide dietary/nutrition counseling for all participants. Assures all dietary risk codes are documented. Follows the Nutrition Service Plan for the agency and participates in quality assurance of the approved goals.


• Perform breastfeeding counseling to breastfeeding women in the WIC program. Ensure WIC procedures are being followed, promote breastfeeding among WIC participants using the Breastfeeding Protocol and continues to increase knowledge of lactation practices and progresses.


• Assist WIC Sites in operations, client flow, outreach efforts, functions (e.g. reports and supply inventory) and assist staff to assure clients are served in timely manner.


• Assist the satellite outreach team in client flow and offsite activities. Be aware of internal and external referral systems and recruit new cliental as necessary. Provide workshops on an as needed basis within the organization and community. Must have a valid CA Driver License.


• Attend WIC - sponsored trainings and meetings. Obtain required amount of continuing education units per year to maintain certification. May require out of town travel.


• Conduct nutrition classes as determined by the NSP. Take active role in training of new staff, WNA certification and updating staff in regards to nutrition care plans, risk codes and areas that pertain to nutrition assessments, materials and handouts.


• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and reporting personnel issues to the Center Manager or WIC Program Director.


• Ensure smooth, efficient WIC operation by assisting with development and enhancement of staff utilization, developing optimal staffing patterns/ training.


• Facilitate and train WNA staff on Nutrition Education, provide coaching and mentor WNA staff.


• Assist with required training and pursuing Nutrition Service Plan goals.


• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Center Manager and or Program Director.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

CORE COMPETENCIES – WE CARE:

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  Welcoming: Anticipates customer requirements and gives high priority to customer satisfaction and service.  Handles problems quickly and efficiently.  Maintains a pleasant, positive and professional approach. Embraces opportunities to help team members, stakeholders, and other departments.


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  Equitable: Creating equitable access and opportunity for all through education, practicing inclusive behavior, elevating others’ voices, creating spaces for honest conversation, and listening without judgment.  Values and uplifts our collective diversity within in our agency.


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  Confidential: Respects the information shared by our patients, employees, and vendors and maintains appropriate confidentiality.  Follows all policies and laws that protect private & privileged information.


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  Accessible: Is available and approachable to others, open-minded, fair and non-defensive.  Appreciates constructive feedback and is a team player.  Demonstrates good listening skills.


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  Respectful:  Values diversity and treats everyone with dignity and courtesy.  Dependable and courteous of other people’s time and commitments.


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  Empathetic: Demonstrates interest and understanding in other people’s feelings, attitudes and reasoning.  Maintains an open and non-judgmental demeanor that is patient, flexible, and understanding.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or related field, and a current certification if DTR.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Knowledge of WIC program is desired.


• Knowledge and experience in lactation education preferred.

Language Requirements/Preference:

• English required and one of the following: Spanish, Vietnamese, preferred.

Agency Standard Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.


• Must thrive in a fast paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.


• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure


• Must demonstrate high level computer skills including; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Electronic medical records experience may also be required.


• This position may require travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.