Share Email Opening Title Dietitian I (Women, Infants, and Children Program - WIC)  EOE 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.   Description Job Title: Dietitian I (Women, Infants, and Children Program - WIC) Employment Status: Part-Time Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to provide nutritional counseling to low income women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious food plans to supplement diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to healthcare and/or community providers. Follows established procedures to screen, assess, evaluate and monitor individuals at nutritional and/or social risk and counsels individuals regarding nutrition and/or social support. Based on assigned functional area, programs operate according to federal guidelines or the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) guidelines Conducts nutrition assessments on clients and develops nutrition care plans specific to their needs. Assessments may be conducted on ACCESS property or in clients homes based on assigned functional area. Collect pertinent health/medical information as well as make referrals and appointments for clients. Serve as client advocate. May coordinate care for clients based on assigned functional area. May issue Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits and explain approved foods and authorized vendors based on assigned functional area. Provide nutrition education to individual client and groups and may develop food package prescription for clients within federal guidelines. Review, interpret and explain to program participants the policies and procedures of the nutrition program. Document health, social and nutritional risk factors and services provided based on assigned functional area Develop and update educational materials for use by patients utilizing the principles of cultural diversity and when interacting with program participants. Plan and conduct food service and/or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May participate in time studies, nutrition education pilot programs and breastfeeding initiatives as required based on assigned functional area Maintain HIPAA compliance. Participate in emergency preparedness exercises and training. Participates in patient reviews, staff meetings and training. May participate in grant proposal writing and submission Maintains currency on new developments in the nutrition field as mandated by the American Dietetic Association. Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Nutritional guidelines and standards of the federal WIC program or the State MIHP program based on assigned functional area. Nutritional risk standards and how to appropriately refer clients based on nutritional risks identified. Fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures used in nutrition education and counseling as well as in public health working with high risk populations based on assigned functional area. Basic knowledge of training design and delivery for individuals and groups. Intermediate mathematic skills. Skill in: Operating standard office equipment and use  required software applications, including Microsoft Office, Michigan Care Improvement Registry, Electronic Payment Processing and Inventory Control system (EPPIC), Michigan Single Sign on, and Community Health Automated Processing System (CHAMPS) based on assigned functional area. Ability to: Actively listen Talk to others to convey information effectively. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. Speak, read and write English. Ability to speak, read and write Arabic preferred. Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Provide a high level of customer service. Maintain a professional working relationship with clients and co-workers. Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree in nutrition or dietetics Minimum of one to two years experience in nutrition, dietetics or other related health field or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Licenses/Certifications: Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: Registered dietitian or RD-eligible with examination pending in six months or less or meets registration requirements administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration based on assigned functional area.  Completion of dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics may be required in order to work with high risk/high priority clients. Working Conditions: Hours:   Normal business hours.  Some additional hours may be required. Travel Required: Travel required within Wayne and Macomb Counties. Travel throughout the state may be required based on assigned functional area. Working Environment:      Climate controlled office environment.   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Number of Openings 1   Location Community Health and Research Center   About the Organization ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives. ACCESS has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Started by a group of volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn's impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States. Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of services to a diverse population. ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence - an organization dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need, an advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship, and the values of community service, health, education and philanthropy.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AccessCommunity.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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