GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Work in this class involves providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant, Children (WIC) in a local health department. Work requires the employees to independently complete a program eligibility statement, and a basic nutrition assessment. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling which is typically limited to such topics as the food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services. Work requires analyzing clinical and nutritional data in order to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods based upon the clients, nutritional needs and food preference. Employees may also execute contracts with vendors to honor the program food voucher and handle any problems that may occur. Employees may also train vendors and perform vendor monitoring. Usually, clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level nutritionist. Employees may supervise the clerical support function associated with the program. Work may include other related assignments as determined by management. Either a higher level nutritionist, nursing director, or health director supervises work.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition or public health nutrition from a four-year accredited college or university; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician Registered with Commission on Accreditation for dietetics Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four –year college or university; OR, a bachelors degree in Home Economics with twelve hours in nutrition coursework with one year of experience in the field of nutrition, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: Must have knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, understanding of clinical guidelines and protocols and ability to provide nutrition education and counseling. Teaching and public speaking skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. An appreciation and understanding of family dynamics and nontraditional family units is helpful. Compassionate, supportive professionals are important in meeting the complex needs of this population. Travel to other sites and events may be necessary on occasion.

Documentation of immunity to: measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, per CDC recommendations. Screening/proof of Hepatitis B immunity, as recommended by the CDC.

SPECIAL NOTE
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.