Community Health Dietitian

Under the direction of the WIC Program Manager, the Community Health Dietitian 1 provides nutrition and administrative services for the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) special supplemental nutrition program and serves as a lead worker for Community Health Nutritionists, WIC Client Services Assistants, and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.

Responsibilities

• Client Services
  • Perform WIC certifications, including anthropometric measurement, hemoglobin and lead testing, nutrition and breastfeeding assessment utilizing motivational interviewing skills, person-centered counseling, benefit issuance, immunization assessment, and referral to health care providers and community agencies.
  • Determine WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
  • Monitor participant follow-up and modify plan of care as needed.
  • Complete required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
  • Determine appropriate food package and issue WIC benefits.
  • Approve medical formulas and nutritionals available to infants, children, and women.
  • Authorize out-going communication and referrals to medical professionals.
• Nutrition Education
  • In conjunction with the Health Project Supervisor, serve as a lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition, breastfeeding, and outreach work plans and other grant-related initiatives.
  • Follow the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and similar standards set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Administrative
  • Ensure implementation of and compliance with WIC federal, state, and project regulations and policies in operations and systems manuals.
  • Assist the Health Project Supervisor with WIC nutrition staff team meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement and excellent customer service.
  • Complete all agency and State required trainings.
  • Ensure outreach to underserved segments of the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent), including coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic, Coordinated, Graduate or International program.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
• State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD) OR CD-eligible at the time of appointment; must obtain certification with the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment date and throughout employment.
• Must meet the State of Wisconsin WIC mandates regarding lactation management and care as noted in 10.23-2 and 10.23-3 of the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
• Ability to safely lift infants and small children onto scales (up to 25 lbs.).
• Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee, either by transit, bicycle, or automobile. Mileage reimbursement may be provided pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

Conditions of Employment

• Report to any of the City of Milwaukee clinic locations as assigned. Assignments may be made on short notice to provide staff coverage during unexpected absences or emergency situations.
• Participate in a work schedule that includes early evening hours on assigned days:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, for training purposes or for participation in meetings representing the City.
• Respond to an emergency or broad impact event.
• Required pre-employment tests:
  • Physical exam with lift test
  • Drug Screen - Non DOT
• Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:
  • Annual TB Test
  • Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
  • Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B. If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is required. Vaccination series only needs to be done once.

Desirable Qualifications

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or exam-eligible or have successfully completed other state-approved specialized training, such as Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC), or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).
• Completed specialized training in lactation management and care.
• Experience facilitating community nutrition programming.
• Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.