Nutritionist II (Registered Dietitian) - WIC Program

Full Job Description

Public Health – Seattle & King County WIC program is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Nutritionist II (Registered Dietitian) to join the Columbia City team.

The Nutritionist II is a lead position that provides support and work direction/training to WIC staff, and is also responsible for performing the full scope of Nutritionist duties, providing nutrition program coordination for our site.

Duties also include individual and group nutrition assessments, counseling, education and evaluations; in addition to planning, coordinating, and evaluating nutrition programs for the site and community.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.

It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups.

Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm – 40 hours per week. Workdays, hours and location may vary depending on business need.

These hours are subject to change with advance notice. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

Primary work location for this position is at the Columbia City Public Health Center, located at 4400 37th Ave South, Seattle WA 98118.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Conduct individual sessions to assess client's nutritional needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information, for clients within WIC; implement and document care plans as necessary.
• Assess the changing needs of medically complex and high-risk clients, primarily pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Accurately obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults.
• Provide health care education with other multi-disciplinary team members regarding nutrition and other health related topics as needed.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women and new mothers.
• Regularly utilize clinic practice management software (Cascades) and data systems.
• Review, monitor and schedule the work of staff in WIC program; problem solve day-to-day operational issues as assigned by the site supervisor.
• Assist in the staff hiring process; provide input to performance evaluations; provide day-to-day coaching and on-the-job training to new employees and WIC staff as assigned; ensure WIC competency requirements are met.
• Collaborate with site supervisor and program staff to coordinate designated quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with set standards.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of site-specific data to identify populations at risk and participate in research into and improvement of health care delivery.
• Coordinate care with team members and other health care providers and make referrals to appropriate services; provide and document case management as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor to ensure team workflows meet WIC standards, strategize and implement workflow changes as needed.
• Provide or facilitate community outreach efforts related to WIC program and services.
• Develop and present educational information to clients individually, in classes or to community groups on nutrition and food related topics.
• Participate collaboratively with the community to assess and address health issues, including the development of health programs.
• Develop and implement nutrition standards for targeted populations such as prenatal and high-risk patients.
• Provide technical assistance and nutrition consultation; may provide in-service training for staff. Precept nutrition interns from various educational institutions.
• Prepare and facilitate monthly WIC team meetings.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Bachelor or Masters of Science, or Masters of Public Health in Nutrition.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or have the ability to attain registration by date of hire.
• Must be Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) or be able to obtain within 30 days.
• A National Provider Identifier (NPI) must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
• Candidates selected will also be required to successfully complete the department credentialing process prior to hire and maintain credentialing for the duration of employment.
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
• Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist license within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Master's of Science or Master's of Public Health in Nutrition plus two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with WIC Electronic Charting System (Cascades).
• Demonstrated experience advancing equity and social justice principles and practices that address the place, race, policy, and systemic inequities on communities and populations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Established skills in quality improvement processes in a large Public Health organization.
• Demonstrated advanced leadership, group process, and group facilitation skills.
• Previous experience coordinating breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
• Demonstrated experience with program monitors and audits.
• Experience developing and modifying electronic charting and documentation systems for nutrition services.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams skills.
• Work experience providing WIC services.
• Work experience providing training on nutrition services and principles to other staff.
• Established knowledge of local health and social service resources available in the community and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.

Additional Information

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Outlining relevant experience)

Please note: additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.