Part-time $23.77 - $26.15 Hourly (21 work hours/week)


Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the WIC Director, a person in this classification provides nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each program participant while adhering to WIC Policies and Procedures (PPM). WIC Dietitians engage in repetitive clinical work, assist with various functions to maintain optimal clinic flow, and make appropriate health and social service referrals. This position is scheduled throughout the Stark WIC Project. Clinic duties are the primary focus of WIC “Floating Staff”. Monthly work schedules and clinic locations are generated by the Project Director; work days will vary based on clinic need. Individuals must adapt to varying clinic procedures and scheduling processes. She/he must exercise a good deal of independent judgement in performance of duties; cross-training to complete WIC Assistant and Breastfeeding Support Staff duties is necessary. The employee receives periodic review and appraisal of performance plus functional and administrative supervision. She/he must exercise a good deal of independent judgement in performance of duties. Multi-tasking is necessary on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
75% WIC Clinic Duties: Provides nutrition education counseling along with breastfeeding promotion and support to individuals & groups; completes nutrition and anthropometric assessments; determines program eligibility and supplemental food & formula packages; Develops behavioral objectives and nutrition care plans; initiates health and social service agency referrals; maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies & procedures; notifies supervisor immediately with any unusual incidents; adheres to mandated reporting laws per the Ohio Revised Code and State WIC PPM; cross-trained with WIC Assistant duties to assist with clinic flow when needed; assigns proper WIC risk codes and completes chart documentation accordingly; uses the WIC Certification System functions correctly; develops of nutrition education materials.

25% Non-Clinic Duties: Floating staff often work off-site from their direct supervisor and must submit correct attendance reports/forms by each deadline. Participates in WIC Program and Health Department outreach activities and meetings/committees as needed; works in collaboration with groups and populations in the promotion of public health & improvement in community health status; participates in required public health team emergency preparedness training and exercises as assigned; maintains current dietetic and breastfeeding knowledge & skills for optimal service; stays current with state & local updates such as WIC Policies, State WIC All Policy Letter (APL) emails, Meeting Minutes, and other pertinent materials; maintains up-to-date computer skills. Other duties as determined by the supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completion of anthropometric measurements, including blood screenings, while adhering to
• Blood Borne Pathogens policies related to specimen collection, storage, and handling.
• Assists with clinic management decisions as needed.
• Will work late clinic and complete outreach activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RDN or RD) and a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience (WIC or healthcare service).
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or other certified breastfeeding training.
• Literacy, language, and communication skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population.
• Up-to-date computer system skills & social media knowledge.

Work Environment:

• General office setting in a health department facility. Work performed in this position may be subject to challenging interactions with community members. WIC clinic is fast-paced and typically noisy due to high volume of clients. Some in-state travel required.
• Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.”

RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the eligibility list for a period of one (1) year.”

Repeating an Examination
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MILITARY MEMBERS:
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for MAY be subject to a drug test. The results of the drug test may affect the hiring status of any candidate in consideration.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Be advised that candidates MAY be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.