WIC Coordinator at Comprehensive Community Action

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Education, Therapeutic Diets, Patient Counseling, Food Package Assignment, Computer Troubleshooting, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Standards, Supervision, Quality Improvement, Budget Monitoring, Outreach Efforts, Liaison Skills, OSHA Training, Anthropometric Measures, Hematological Measures

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Provide ongoing supervision to all Nutritionists, WIC medical assistants and WIC clerk. Provides nutrition information and education materials designed to improve health status, achieve position change in dietary habits and emphasize relationships between nutrition and health, all in keeping with the individual's personal, cultural, and socioeconomic preferences. The nutritionist performs nutrition assessments of WIC participants, prenatal patients, and any CCAP patient referred by CCAP providers. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week and must be available to work evenings on Wednesdays. Nutritionist must stay to ensure proper reporting and customer service. Must be willing to drive between Cranston and Coventry locations when necessary. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: WIC program experience BS Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Licensure in State of Rhode Island, required when providing non-WIC nutrition services Basic computer knowledge Skilled in anthropometric and hematological (lead and iron) measures OSHA training Must review studies and keep updated with appropriate nutrition materials. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Evaluates nutritional status of WIC and CCAP patients Provides nutrition education to achieve a positive change in dietary habits Counsels therapeutic diets for CCAP patients Problem solves patient related concerns and refers appropriately Assigns food packages on individual basis to WIC participants Administrative Troubleshoots computer problems with QWIC system Accountable for patient flow and client satisfaction of WIC office in absence of WIC Coordinator Participated in JCAHO work groups, WIC staff meetings, Health Center staff meetings. Ensures compliance with State / Federal, JCAHO standards OSHA and Infection control standards Supervise the flow of WIC patients Provide ongoing supervision to all WIC staff Hold regular WIC staff meetings Participate in JCAHO quality improvement committee meetings Prepare WIC annual plan Prepare monthly WIC reports With Fiscal Manager, and Director, prepare and monitor WIC budget Supervise all outreach efforts for WIC Act as liaison between WIC and State

Responsibilities

The WIC Coordinator evaluates the nutritional status of WIC and CCAP patients, provides nutrition education, and supervises WIC staff. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with standards and preparing reports and budgets.