Job Title: Nutritionist/CPA – 5 OPEN POSITIONS
Positions available in the following locations:
- Chicago Heights
- Blue Island
- Oak Lawn
- Summit
- Chicago
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Nutritionist / Competent Professional Authority (CPA) is primarily responsible for nutrition and breastfeeding assessment and counseling of WIC clients; ensures that the assigned site operates efficiently and effectively, and that all activities are in compliance with DHS and agency policy. This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and will represent CEDA in a variety of capacities. Must demonstrate good judgment, an ability to be approachable and professional, solid problem solving skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks, an ability to be self-motivated and well organized, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all WIC clinic functions and ensures all DHS and CEDA WIC policies and procedures are followed.
- Coordinates with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation and follow up.
- Communicates necessary site, staff and client issues to Supervisor.
- Provides nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding counseling when applicable, to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
- Provides appropriate counseling and follow up to high risk/high priority clients as determined by WIC assessment and adheres to program standards of practice.
- Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
- Schedules, coordinates and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.
- Maintains integrity of EBT card inventory, security, issuance and reconciliation.
- Accurately completes appropriate procedures to provide medically prescribed formulas.
- Communicates with health care providers as necessary.
- Obtains client anthropometric measurements as necessary, utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.
- Ensures the daily, weekly and monthly reports are completed per established deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
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To Apply:
Visit the CEDA Careers Page to apply. Please contact Camille Kennerson with any questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer